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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.73, 44,439.57 and 17,861.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.73, 44,439.57 and 17,861.97 is: 24,650.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.73 : 44,439.57 = 17,861.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.73/44,439.57 = 17,861.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.73x = 44,439.57 × 17,861.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.73x = 793,778,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,778,266.15/32,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.94

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