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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.10, 44,163.90 and 17,663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.10, 44,163.90 and 17,663.04 is: 24,374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.10 : 44,163.90 = 17,663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.10/44,163.90 = 17,663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.10x = 44,163.90 × 17,663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.10x = 780,068,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,068,732.26/32,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.79

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