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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.79, 44,169.12 and 17,859.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.79, 44,169.12 and 17,859.90 is: 24,644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.79 : 44,169.12 = 17,859.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.79/44,169.12 = 17,859.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.79x = 44,169.12 × 17,859.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.79x = 788,856,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,856,066.29/32,009.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.21

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