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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.12, 44,186.57 and 17,679.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.12, 44,186.57 and 17,679.51 is: 24,399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.12 : 44,186.57 = 17,679.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.12/44,186.57 = 17,679.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.12x = 44,186.57 × 17,679.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.12x = 781,196,906.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,196,906.18/32,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.35

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