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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.66, 44,173.34 and 17,862.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.66, 44,173.34 and 17,862.49 is: 24,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.66 : 44,173.34 = 17,862.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.66/44,173.34 = 17,862.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.66x = 44,173.34 × 17,862.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.66x = 789,045,844.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,045,844.02/32,009.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.24

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