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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.29, 44,172.86 and 17,862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.29, 44,172.86 and 17,862.12 is: 24,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.29 : 44,172.86 = 17,862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.29/44,172.86 = 17,862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.29x = 44,172.86 × 17,862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.29x = 789,020,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,020,836.75/32,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.75

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