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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.53, 44,173.20 and 17,862.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.53, 44,173.20 and 17,862.42 is: 24,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.53 : 44,173.20 = 17,862.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.53/44,173.20 = 17,862.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.53x = 44,173.20 × 17,862.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.53x = 789,040,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,040,251.14/32,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.17

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