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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.09, 44,448.37 and 17,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.09, 44,448.37 and 17,868.34 is: 24,659.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.09 : 44,448.37 = 17,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.09/44,448.37 = 17,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.09x = 44,448.37 × 17,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.09x = 794,218,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,218,431.81/32,207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.74

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