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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.18, 44,187.17 and 17,678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.18, 44,187.17 and 17,678.97 is: 24,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.18 : 44,187.17 = 17,678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.18/44,187.17 = 17,678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.18x = 44,187.17 × 17,678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.18x = 781,183,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,183,387.68/32,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.36

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