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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.02, 44,164.08 and 17,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.02, 44,164.08 and 17,662.76 is: 24,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.02 : 44,164.08 = 17,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.02/44,164.08 = 17,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.02x = 44,164.08 × 17,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.02x = 780,059,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,059,545.66/32,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.56

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