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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.10, 44,161.40 and 17,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.10, 44,161.40 and 17,854.36 is: 24,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.10 : 44,161.40 = 17,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.10/44,161.40 = 17,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.10x = 44,161.40 × 17,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.10x = 788,473,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,473,533.70/32,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.95

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