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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.06, 44,165.73 and 17,857.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.06, 44,165.73 and 17,857.50 is: 24,643.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.06 : 44,165.73 = 17,857.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.06/44,165.73 = 17,857.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.06x = 44,165.73 × 17,857.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.06x = 788,689,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,689,523.48/32,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.42

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