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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,201.73, 44,440.95 and 17,862.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,201.73, 44,440.95 and 17,862.97 is: 24,652.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,201.73 : 44,440.95 = 17,862.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,201.73/44,440.95 = 17,862.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,201.73x = 44,440.95 × 17,862.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,201.73x = 793,847,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,847,356.62/32,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.32

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