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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.10, 44,163.36 and 17,855.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.10, 44,163.36 and 17,855.64 is: 24,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.10 : 44,163.36 = 17,855.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.10/44,163.36 = 17,855.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.10x = 44,163.36 × 17,855.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.10x = 788,565,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,565,057.35/32,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.27

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