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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.52, 44,449.50 and 17,869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.52, 44,449.50 and 17,869.64 is: 24,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.52 : 44,449.50 = 17,869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.52/44,449.50 = 17,869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.52x = 44,449.50 × 17,869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.52x = 794,296,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,296,563.18/32,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.30

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