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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.67, 44,164.88 and 17,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.67, 44,164.88 and 17,467.86 is: 24,105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.67 : 44,164.88 = 17,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.67/44,164.88 = 17,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.67x = 44,164.88 × 17,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.67x = 771,465,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,465,940.76/32,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.55

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