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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.70, 44,173.11 and 17,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.70, 44,173.11 and 17,669.70 is: 24,384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.70 : 44,173.11 = 17,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.70/44,173.11 = 17,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.70x = 44,173.11 × 17,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.70x = 780,525,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,525,601.77/32,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.03

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