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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,004.99, 44,161.61 and 17,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,004.99, 44,161.61 and 17,857.80 is: 24,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,004.99 : 44,161.61 = 17,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,004.99/44,161.61 = 17,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,004.99x = 44,161.61 × 17,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,004.99x = 788,629,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,629,109.77/32,004.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.82

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