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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.44, 44,164.68 and 17,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.44, 44,164.68 and 17,664.16 is: 24,376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.44 : 44,164.68 = 17,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.44/44,164.68 = 17,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.44x = 44,164.68 × 17,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.44x = 780,132,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,132,140.87/32,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.51

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