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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.09, 44,162.90 and 17,854.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.09, 44,162.90 and 17,854.63 is: 24,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.09 : 44,162.90 = 17,854.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.09/44,162.90 = 17,854.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.09x = 44,162.90 × 17,854.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.09x = 788,512,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,512,239.23/32,002.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.40

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