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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.62, 44,391.84 and 17,829.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.62, 44,391.84 and 17,829.31 is: 24,603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.62 : 44,391.84 = 17,829.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.62/44,391.84 = 17,829.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.62x = 44,391.84 × 17,829.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.62x = 791,475,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,475,787.68/32,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.21

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