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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.09, 44,161.52 and 17,853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.09, 44,161.52 and 17,853.63 is: 24,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.09 : 44,161.52 = 17,853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.09/44,161.52 = 17,853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.09x = 44,161.52 × 17,853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.09x = 788,443,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,443,349.05/32,001.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.02

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