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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.89, 44,183.86 and 17,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.89, 44,183.86 and 17,678.78 is: 24,396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.89 : 44,183.86 = 17,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.89/44,183.86 = 17,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.89x = 44,183.86 × 17,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.89x = 781,116,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,116,740.49/32,017.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.26

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