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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.97, 44,165.49 and 17,856.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.97, 44,165.49 and 17,856.51 is: 24,641.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.97 : 44,165.49 = 17,856.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.97/44,165.49 = 17,856.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.97x = 44,165.49 × 17,856.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.97x = 788,641,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,641,513.84/32,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.99

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