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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.44, 44,165.49 and 17,855.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.44, 44,165.49 and 17,855.59 is: 24,641.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.44 : 44,165.49 = 17,855.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.44/44,165.49 = 17,855.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.44x = 44,165.49 × 17,855.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.44x = 788,600,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,600,881.59/32,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.90

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