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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.67, 44,163.76 and 17,856.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.67, 44,163.76 and 17,856.43 is: 24,641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.67 : 44,163.76 = 17,856.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.67/44,163.76 = 17,856.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.67x = 44,163.76 × 17,856.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.67x = 788,607,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,607,088.98/32,002.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.92

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