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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.53, 44,169.06 and 17,859.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.53, 44,169.06 and 17,859.07 is: 24,645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.53 : 44,169.06 = 17,859.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.53/44,169.06 = 17,859.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.53x = 44,169.06 × 17,859.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.53x = 788,818,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,818,334.37/32,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.54

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