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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.74, 44,186.96 and 17,680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.74, 44,186.96 and 17,680.34 is: 24,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.74 : 44,186.96 = 17,680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.74/44,186.96 = 17,680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.74x = 44,186.96 × 17,680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.74x = 781,240,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,240,476.37/32,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.24

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