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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.03, 44,168.37 and 17,858.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.03, 44,168.37 and 17,858.91 is: 24,645.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.03 : 44,168.37 = 17,858.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.03/44,168.37 = 17,858.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.03x = 44,168.37 × 17,858.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.03x = 788,798,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,798,944.68/32,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.32

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