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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.61, 44,404.02 and 17,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.61, 44,404.02 and 17,836.60 is: 24,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.61 : 44,404.02 = 17,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.61/44,404.02 = 17,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.61x = 44,404.02 × 17,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.61x = 792,016,632.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,016,632.12/32,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.67

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