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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.81, 44,447.03 and 17,671.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.81, 44,447.03 and 17,671.91 is: 24,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.81 : 44,447.03 = 17,671.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.81/44,447.03 = 17,671.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.81x = 44,447.03 × 17,671.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.81x = 785,463,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,463,603.33/32,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.37

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