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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.23, 44,165.66 and 17,857.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.23, 44,165.66 and 17,857.04 is: 24,642.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.23 : 44,165.66 = 17,857.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.23/44,165.66 = 17,857.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.23x = 44,165.66 × 17,857.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.23x = 788,667,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,667,647.13/32,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.61

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