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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.09, 44,449.75 and 17,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.09, 44,449.75 and 17,869.34 is: 24,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.09 : 44,449.75 = 17,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.09/44,449.75 = 17,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.09x = 44,449.75 × 17,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.09x = 794,287,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,287,695.67/32,208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.12

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