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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.05, 44,161.47 and 17,853.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.05, 44,161.47 and 17,853.89 is: 24,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.05 : 44,161.47 = 17,853.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.05/44,161.47 = 17,853.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.05x = 44,161.47 × 17,853.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.05x = 788,453,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,453,806.81/32,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.37

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