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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.98, 44,165.95 and 17,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.98, 44,165.95 and 17,857.52 is: 24,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.98 : 44,165.95 = 17,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.98/44,165.95 = 17,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.98x = 44,165.95 × 17,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.98x = 788,694,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,694,069.97/32,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.86

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