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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.48, 44,168.01 and 17,859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.48, 44,168.01 and 17,859.02 is: 24,644.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.48 : 44,168.01 = 17,859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.48/44,168.01 = 17,859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.48x = 44,168.01 × 17,859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.48x = 788,797,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,797,153.11/32,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.92

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