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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.26, 44,161.44 and 17,857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.26, 44,161.44 and 17,857.02 is: 24,640.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.26 : 44,161.44 = 17,857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.26/44,161.44 = 17,857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.26x = 44,161.44 × 17,857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.26x = 788,591,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,591,717.31/32,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.98

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