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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.97, 44,186.63 and 17,871.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.97, 44,186.63 and 17,871.81 is: 24,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.97 : 44,186.63 = 17,871.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.97/44,186.63 = 17,871.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.97x = 44,186.63 × 17,871.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.97x = 789,695,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,695,055.90/32,018.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.35

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