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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.14, 44,172.61 and 17,668.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.14, 44,172.61 and 17,668.97 is: 24,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.14 : 44,172.61 = 17,668.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.14/44,172.61 = 17,668.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.14x = 44,172.61 × 17,668.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.14x = 780,484,211.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,484,211.70/32,009.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.17

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