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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.23, 44,168.41 and 17,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.23, 44,168.41 and 17,859.04 is: 24,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.23 : 44,168.41 = 17,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.23/44,168.41 = 17,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.23x = 44,168.41 × 17,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.23x = 788,805,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,805,400.93/32,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.37

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