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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.63, 44,169.15 and 17,859.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.63, 44,169.15 and 17,859.57 is: 24,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.63 : 44,169.15 = 17,859.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.63/44,169.15 = 17,859.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.63x = 44,169.15 × 17,859.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.63x = 788,842,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,842,026.27/32,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.21

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