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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.79, 44,164.98 and 17,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.79, 44,164.98 and 17,856.90 is: 24,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.79 : 44,164.98 = 17,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.79/44,164.98 = 17,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.79x = 44,164.98 × 17,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.79x = 788,649,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,649,631.36/32,006.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.07

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