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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.36, 44,444.34 and 17,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.36, 44,444.34 and 17,867.94 is: 24,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.36 : 44,444.34 = 17,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.36/44,444.34 = 17,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.36x = 44,444.34 × 17,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.36x = 794,128,800.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,128,800.46/32,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.98

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