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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.79, 44,181.84 and 17,872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.79, 44,181.84 and 17,872.23 is: 24,661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.79 : 44,181.84 = 17,872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.79/44,181.84 = 17,872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.79x = 44,181.84 × 17,872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.79x = 789,628,006.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,628,006.30/32,018.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.39

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