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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,311.74, 44,586.80 and 17,969.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,311.74, 44,586.80 and 17,969.25 is: 24,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,311.74 : 44,586.80 = 17,969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,311.74/44,586.80 = 17,969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,311.74x = 44,586.80 × 17,969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,311.74x = 801,191,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,191,355.90/32,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.67

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