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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,402.16, 44,712.70 and 17,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,402.16, 44,712.70 and 17,865.70 is: 24,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,402.16 : 44,712.70 = 17,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,402.16/44,712.70 = 17,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,402.16x = 44,712.70 × 17,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,402.16x = 798,823,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,823,684.39/32,402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.41

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