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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.85, 44,173.42 and 17,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.85, 44,173.42 and 17,862.66 is: 24,650.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.85 : 44,173.42 = 17,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.85/44,173.42 = 17,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.85x = 44,173.42 × 17,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.85x = 789,054,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,054,737.84/32,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.37

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