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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.59, 44,166.11 and 17,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.59, 44,166.11 and 17,855.70 is: 24,639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.59 : 44,166.11 = 17,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.59/44,166.11 = 17,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.59x = 44,166.11 × 17,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.59x = 788,616,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,616,721.05/32,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.97

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