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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.67, 44,168.94 and 17,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.67, 44,168.94 and 17,859.64 is: 24,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.67 : 44,168.94 = 17,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.67/44,168.94 = 17,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.67x = 44,168.94 × 17,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.67x = 788,841,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,841,367.58/32,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.70

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