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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,172.67, 44,399.93 and 17,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,172.67, 44,399.93 and 17,834.03 is: 24,611.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,172.67 : 44,399.93 = 17,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,172.67/44,399.93 = 17,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,172.67x = 44,399.93 × 17,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,172.67x = 791,829,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,829,372.45/32,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.86

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