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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,177.53, 44,405.27 and 17,837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,177.53, 44,405.27 and 17,837.67 is: 24,616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,177.53 : 44,405.27 = 17,837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,177.53/44,405.27 = 17,837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,177.53x = 44,405.27 × 17,837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,177.53x = 792,086,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,086,552.52/32,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.14

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