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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.57, 44,449.59 and 17,869.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.57, 44,449.59 and 17,869.67 is: 24,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.57 : 44,449.59 = 17,869.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.57/44,449.59 = 17,869.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.57x = 44,449.59 × 17,869.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.57x = 794,299,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,299,504.94/32,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.36

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