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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.30, 44,186.38 and 17,872.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.30, 44,186.38 and 17,872.26 is: 24,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.30 : 44,186.38 = 17,872.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.30/44,186.38 = 17,872.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.30x = 44,186.38 × 17,872.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.30x = 789,710,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,710,471.82/32,017.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.12

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