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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.79, 44,180.48 and 17,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.79, 44,180.48 and 17,871.23 is: 24,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.79 : 44,180.48 = 17,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.79/44,180.48 = 17,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.79x = 44,180.48 × 17,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.79x = 789,559,430.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,559,430.23/32,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.02

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