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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.60, 44,163.40 and 17,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.60, 44,163.40 and 17,855.40 is: 24,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.60 : 44,163.40 = 17,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.60/44,163.40 = 17,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.60x = 44,163.40 × 17,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.60x = 788,555,172.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,555,172.36/32,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.35

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