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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.36, 44,439.12 and 17,864.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.36, 44,439.12 and 17,864.99 is: 24,651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.36 : 44,439.12 = 17,864.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.36/44,439.12 = 17,864.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.36x = 44,439.12 × 17,864.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.36x = 793,904,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,904,212.21/32,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.31

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