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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.56, 44,176.26 and 17,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.56, 44,176.26 and 17,863.72 is: 24,653.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.56 : 44,176.26 = 17,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.56/44,176.26 = 17,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.56x = 44,176.26 × 17,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.56x = 789,152,339.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,152,339.29/32,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.65

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