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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.57, 44,448.21 and 17,868.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.57, 44,448.21 and 17,868.67 is: 24,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.57 : 44,448.21 = 17,868.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.57/44,448.21 = 17,868.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.57x = 44,448.21 × 17,868.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.57x = 794,230,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,230,285.46/32,208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.97

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