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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.02, 44,403.20 and 17,836.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.02, 44,403.20 and 17,836.17 is: 24,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.02 : 44,403.20 = 17,836.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.02/44,403.20 = 17,836.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.02x = 44,403.20 × 17,836.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.02x = 791,983,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,983,023.74/32,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.08

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