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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.73, 44,168.35 and 17,859.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.73, 44,168.35 and 17,859.27 is: 24,645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.73 : 44,168.35 = 17,859.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.73/44,168.35 = 17,859.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.73x = 44,168.35 × 17,859.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.73x = 788,814,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,814,488.10/32,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.27

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