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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.99, 44,168.51 and 17,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.99, 44,168.51 and 17,862.80 is: 24,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.99 : 44,168.51 = 17,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.99/44,168.51 = 17,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.99x = 44,168.51 × 17,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.99x = 788,973,171.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,973,171.11/32,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.72

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