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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.99, 44,174.99 and 17,865.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.99, 44,174.99 and 17,865.57 is: 24,655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.99 : 44,174.99 = 17,865.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.99/44,174.99 = 17,865.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.99x = 44,174.99 × 17,865.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.99x = 789,211,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,211,420.76/32,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.16

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