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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.29, 44,396.25 and 17,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.29, 44,396.25 and 17,831.19 is: 24,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.29 : 44,396.25 = 17,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.29/44,396.25 = 17,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.29x = 44,396.25 × 17,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.29x = 791,637,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,637,919.23/32,172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.20

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