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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.08, 44,183.52 and 17,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.08, 44,183.52 and 17,869.92 is: 24,660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.08 : 44,183.52 = 17,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.08/44,183.52 = 17,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.08x = 44,183.52 × 17,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.08x = 789,555,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,555,967.72/32,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.46

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