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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.21, 44,393.89 and 17,827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.21, 44,393.89 and 17,827.73 is: 24,603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.21 : 44,393.89 = 17,827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.21/44,393.89 = 17,827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.21x = 44,393.89 × 17,827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.21x = 791,442,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,442,467.65/32,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.25

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