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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.58, 44,187.06 and 17,872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.58, 44,187.06 and 17,872.36 is: 24,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.58 : 44,187.06 = 17,872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.58/44,187.06 = 17,872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.58x = 44,187.06 × 17,872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.58x = 789,727,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,727,043.66/32,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,666.19

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