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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.90, 44,163.41 and 17,664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.90, 44,163.41 and 17,664.46 is: 24,375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.90 : 44,163.41 = 17,664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.90/44,163.41 = 17,664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.90x = 44,163.41 × 17,664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.90x = 780,122,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,122,817.01/32,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,375.11

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