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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.16, 44,444.64 and 17,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.16, 44,444.64 and 17,867.04 is: 24,656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.16 : 44,444.64 = 17,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.16/44,444.64 = 17,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.16x = 44,444.64 × 17,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.16x = 794,094,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,094,160.67/32,206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.59

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