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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,400.16, 44,709.94 and 17,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,400.16, 44,709.94 and 17,863.70 is: 24,650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,400.16 : 44,709.94 = 17,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,400.16/44,709.94 = 17,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,400.16x = 44,709.94 × 17,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,400.16x = 798,684,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,684,753.96/32,400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.64

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