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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.02, 44,161.08 and 17,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.02, 44,161.08 and 17,660.96 is: 24,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.02 : 44,161.08 = 17,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.02/44,161.08 = 17,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.02x = 44,161.08 × 17,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.02x = 779,927,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,927,067.44/32,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.94

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