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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.10, 44,171.19 and 17,861.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.10, 44,171.19 and 17,861.82 is: 24,648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.10 : 44,171.19 = 17,861.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.10/44,171.19 = 17,861.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.10x = 44,171.19 × 17,861.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.10x = 788,977,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,977,844.97/32,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.55

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