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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.97, 44,446.93 and 17,869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.97, 44,446.93 and 17,869.98 is: 24,660.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.97 : 44,446.93 = 17,869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.97/44,446.93 = 17,869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.97x = 44,446.93 × 17,869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.97x = 794,265,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,265,684.65/32,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.53

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