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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.62, 44,172.44 and 17,861.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.62, 44,172.44 and 17,861.38 is: 24,649.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.62 : 44,172.44 = 17,861.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.62/44,172.44 = 17,861.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.62x = 44,172.44 × 17,861.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.62x = 788,980,603.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,980,603.61/32,007.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.77

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