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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.15, 44,165.75 and 17,856.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.15, 44,165.75 and 17,856.99 is: 24,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.15 : 44,165.75 = 17,856.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.15/44,165.75 = 17,856.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.15x = 44,165.75 × 17,856.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.15x = 788,667,266.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,667,266.81/32,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.66

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