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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.65, 44,164.76 and 17,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.65, 44,164.76 and 17,664.29 is: 24,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.65 : 44,164.76 = 17,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.65/44,164.76 = 17,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.65x = 44,164.76 × 17,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.65x = 780,139,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,139,128.42/32,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,378.09

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