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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.96, 44,182.50 and 17,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.96, 44,182.50 and 17,869.88 is: 24,660.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.96 : 44,182.50 = 17,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.96/44,182.50 = 17,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.96x = 44,182.50 × 17,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.96x = 789,535,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,535,973.10/32,015.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.70

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