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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.16, 44,172.65 and 17,861.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.16, 44,172.65 and 17,861.99 is: 24,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.16 : 44,172.65 = 17,861.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.16/44,172.65 = 17,861.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.16x = 44,172.65 × 17,861.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.16x = 789,011,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,011,343.26/32,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.55

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