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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.69, 44,393.09 and 17,828.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.69, 44,393.09 and 17,828.91 is: 24,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.69 : 44,393.09 = 17,828.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.69/44,393.09 = 17,828.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.69x = 44,393.09 × 17,828.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.69x = 791,480,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,480,406.23/32,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.30

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