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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.94, 44,164.80 and 17,855.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.94, 44,164.80 and 17,855.09 is: 24,641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.94 : 44,164.80 = 17,855.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.94/44,164.80 = 17,855.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.94x = 44,164.80 × 17,855.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.94x = 788,566,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,566,258.01/32,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.20

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