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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.52, 44,173.08 and 17,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.52, 44,173.08 and 17,862.24 is: 24,649.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.52 : 44,173.08 = 17,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.52/44,173.08 = 17,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.52x = 44,173.08 × 17,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.52x = 789,030,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,030,156.50/32,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.86

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