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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.58, 44,188.07 and 17,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.58, 44,188.07 and 17,681.14 is: 24,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.58 : 44,188.07 = 17,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.58/44,188.07 = 17,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.58x = 44,188.07 × 17,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.58x = 781,295,418.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,295,418.83/32,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.31

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