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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,169.88, 44,396.20 and 17,829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,169.88, 44,396.20 and 17,829.41 is: 24,605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,169.88 : 44,396.20 = 17,829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,169.88/44,396.20 = 17,829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,169.88x = 44,396.20 × 17,829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,169.88x = 791,558,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,558,052.24/32,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.56

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