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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,020.17, 44,183.75 and 17,873.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,020.17, 44,183.75 and 17,873.61 is: 24,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,020.17 : 44,183.75 = 17,873.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,020.17/44,183.75 = 17,873.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,020.17x = 44,183.75 × 17,873.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,020.17x = 789,723,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,723,115.84/32,020.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.30

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