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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.99, 44,186.90 and 17,678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.99, 44,186.90 and 17,678.79 is: 24,397.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.99 : 44,186.90 = 17,678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.99/44,186.90 = 17,678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.99x = 44,186.90 × 17,678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.99x = 781,170,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,170,837.46/32,018.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.11

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