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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.85, 44,169.08 and 17,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.85, 44,169.08 and 17,666.79 is: 24,379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.85 : 44,169.08 = 17,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.85/44,169.08 = 17,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.85x = 44,169.08 × 17,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.85x = 780,325,772.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,325,772.52/32,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.96

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