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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.76, 44,167.44 and 17,860.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.76, 44,167.44 and 17,860.36 is: 24,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.76 : 44,167.44 = 17,860.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.76/44,167.44 = 17,860.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.76x = 44,167.44 × 17,860.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.76x = 788,846,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,846,378.68/32,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.78

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