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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.87, 44,392.18 and 17,829.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.87, 44,392.18 and 17,829.56 is: 24,603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.87 : 44,392.18 = 17,829.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.87/44,392.18 = 17,829.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.87x = 44,392.18 × 17,829.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.87x = 791,493,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,493,036.84/32,169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.55

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