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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.03, 44,166.14 and 17,665.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.03, 44,166.14 and 17,665.19 is: 24,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.03 : 44,166.14 = 17,665.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.03/44,166.14 = 17,665.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.03x = 44,166.14 × 17,665.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.03x = 780,203,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,203,033.84/32,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.75

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