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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,206.36, 44,440.50 and 17,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,206.36, 44,440.50 and 17,865.99 is: 24,652.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,206.36 : 44,440.50 = 17,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,206.36/44,440.50 = 17,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,206.36x = 44,440.50 × 17,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,206.36x = 793,973,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,973,528.60/32,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.69

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