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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.89, 44,407.62 and 17,643.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.89, 44,407.62 and 17,643.90 is: 24,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.89 : 44,407.62 = 17,643.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.89/44,407.62 = 17,643.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.89x = 44,407.62 × 17,643.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.89x = 783,523,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,523,606.52/32,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.24

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