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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.91, 44,168.19 and 17,858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.91, 44,168.19 and 17,858.75 is: 24,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.91 : 44,168.19 = 17,858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.91/44,168.19 = 17,858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.91x = 44,168.19 × 17,858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.91x = 788,788,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,788,748.02/32,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.10

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