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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.02, 44,173.86 and 17,861.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.02, 44,173.86 and 17,861.92 is: 24,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.02 : 44,173.86 = 17,861.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.02/44,173.86 = 17,861.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.02x = 44,173.86 × 17,861.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.02x = 789,029,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,029,953.41/32,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.24

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