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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.59, 44,167.48 and 17,856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.59, 44,167.48 and 17,856.70 is: 24,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.59 : 44,167.48 = 17,856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.59/44,167.48 = 17,856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.59x = 44,167.48 × 17,856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.59x = 788,685,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,685,440.12/32,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.35

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