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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.26, 44,187.81 and 17,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.26, 44,187.81 and 17,679.40 is: 24,399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.26 : 44,187.81 = 17,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.26/44,187.81 = 17,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.26x = 44,187.81 × 17,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.26x = 781,213,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,213,968.11/32,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.01

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