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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.80, 44,180.01 and 17,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.80, 44,180.01 and 17,675.71 is: 24,390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.80 : 44,180.01 = 17,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.80/44,180.01 = 17,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.80x = 44,180.01 × 17,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.80x = 780,912,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,912,934.11/32,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.72

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