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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.74, 44,587.19 and 17,969.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.74, 44,587.19 and 17,969.69 is: 24,798.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.74 : 44,587.19 = 17,969.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.74/44,587.19 = 17,969.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.74x = 44,587.19 × 17,969.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.74x = 801,217,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,217,892.42/32,309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.03

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