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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,168.87, 44,390.80 and 17,828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,168.87, 44,390.80 and 17,828.56 is: 24,602.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,168.87 : 44,390.80 = 17,828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,168.87/44,390.80 = 17,828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,168.87x = 44,390.80 × 17,828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,168.87x = 791,424,041.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,424,041.25/32,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.17

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