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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.67, 44,180.30 and 17,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.67, 44,180.30 and 17,871.11 is: 24,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.67 : 44,180.30 = 17,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.67/44,180.30 = 17,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.67x = 44,180.30 × 17,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.67x = 789,550,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,550,824.91/32,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.85

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