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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.63, 44,173.29 and 17,862.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.63, 44,173.29 and 17,862.57 is: 24,650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.63 : 44,173.29 = 17,862.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.63/44,173.29 = 17,862.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.63x = 44,173.29 × 17,862.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.63x = 789,048,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,048,484.76/32,009.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.35

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