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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.02, 44,448.81 and 17,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.02, 44,448.81 and 17,869.14 is: 24,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.02 : 44,448.81 = 17,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.02/44,448.81 = 17,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.02x = 44,448.81 × 17,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.02x = 794,262,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,262,008.72/32,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.61

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