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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.03, 44,161.33 and 17,660.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.03, 44,161.33 and 17,660.75 is: 24,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.03 : 44,161.33 = 17,660.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.03/44,161.33 = 17,660.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.03x = 44,161.33 × 17,660.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.03x = 779,922,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,922,120.49/32,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.79

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