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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.56, 44,170.80 and 17,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.56, 44,170.80 and 17,859.72 is: 24,648.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.56 : 44,170.80 = 17,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.56/44,170.80 = 17,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.56x = 44,170.80 × 17,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.56x = 788,878,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,878,120.18/32,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.16

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