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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.60, 44,175.48 and 17,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.60, 44,175.48 and 17,862.68 is: 24,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.60 : 44,175.48 = 17,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.60/44,175.48 = 17,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.60x = 44,175.48 × 17,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.60x = 789,092,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,092,463.09/32,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.74

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