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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.59, 44,165.30 and 17,855.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.59, 44,165.30 and 17,855.31 is: 24,641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.59 : 44,165.30 = 17,855.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.59/44,165.30 = 17,855.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.59x = 44,165.30 × 17,855.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.59x = 788,585,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,585,033.47/32,002.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.29

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