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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.45, 44,166.13 and 17,857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.45, 44,166.13 and 17,857.28 is: 24,643.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.45 : 44,166.13 = 17,857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.45/44,166.13 = 17,857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.45x = 44,166.13 × 17,857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.45x = 788,687,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,687,015.70/32,004.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.04

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