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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.23, 44,161.54 and 17,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.23, 44,161.54 and 17,854.04 is: 24,638.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.23 : 44,161.54 = 17,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.23/44,161.54 = 17,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.23x = 44,161.54 × 17,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.23x = 788,461,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,461,636.18/32,001.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.48

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