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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.86, 44,181.94 and 17,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.86, 44,181.94 and 17,868.70 is: 24,658.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.86 : 44,181.94 = 17,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.86/44,181.94 = 17,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.86x = 44,181.94 × 17,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.86x = 789,473,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,473,831.28/32,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.84

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