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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,019.67, 44,183.06 and 17,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,019.67, 44,183.06 and 17,873.11 is: 24,662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,019.67 : 44,183.06 = 17,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,019.67/44,183.06 = 17,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,019.67x = 44,183.06 × 17,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,019.67x = 789,688,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,688,691.52/32,019.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.61

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