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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.65, 44,169.20 and 17,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.65, 44,169.20 and 17,859.49 is: 24,646.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.65 : 44,169.20 = 17,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.65/44,169.20 = 17,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.65x = 44,169.20 × 17,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.65x = 788,839,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,839,385.71/32,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.11

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