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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.13, 44,168.43 and 17,858.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.13, 44,168.43 and 17,858.99 is: 24,645.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.13 : 44,168.43 = 17,858.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.13/44,168.43 = 17,858.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.13x = 44,168.43 × 17,858.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.13x = 788,803,328.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,803,328.84/32,006.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.38

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