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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.60, 44,181.54 and 17,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.60, 44,181.54 and 17,869.32 is: 24,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.60 : 44,181.54 = 17,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.60/44,181.54 = 17,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.60x = 44,181.54 × 17,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.60x = 789,494,076.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,494,076.35/32,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.90

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