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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.97, 44,164.11 and 17,855.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.97, 44,164.11 and 17,855.51 is: 24,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.97 : 44,164.11 = 17,855.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.97/44,164.11 = 17,855.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.97x = 44,164.11 × 17,855.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.97x = 788,572,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,572,486.93/32,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.61

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