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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.10, 44,185.44 and 17,871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.10, 44,185.44 and 17,871.64 is: 24,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.10 : 44,185.44 = 17,871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.10/44,185.44 = 17,871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.10x = 44,185.44 × 17,871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.10x = 789,666,276.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,666,276.92/32,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.35

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