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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.80, 44,170.24 and 17,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.80, 44,170.24 and 17,862.40 is: 24,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.80 : 44,170.24 = 17,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.80/44,170.24 = 17,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.80x = 44,170.24 × 17,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.80x = 788,986,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,986,494.98/32,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.59

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