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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.88, 44,169.75 and 17,859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.88, 44,169.75 and 17,859.78 is: 24,646.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.88 : 44,169.75 = 17,859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.88/44,169.75 = 17,859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.88x = 44,169.75 × 17,859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.88x = 788,862,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,862,017.66/32,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.64

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