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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.52, 44,446.74 and 17,867.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.52, 44,446.74 and 17,867.64 is: 24,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.52 : 44,446.74 = 17,867.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.52/44,446.74 = 17,867.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.52x = 44,446.74 × 17,867.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.52x = 794,158,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,158,349.49/32,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.54

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