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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.87, 44,173.65 and 17,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.87, 44,173.65 and 17,862.71 is: 24,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.87 : 44,173.65 = 17,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.87/44,173.65 = 17,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.87x = 44,173.65 × 17,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.87x = 789,060,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,060,878.72/32,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.55

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