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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.03, 44,167.52 and 17,666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.03, 44,167.52 and 17,666.19 is: 24,378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.03 : 44,167.52 = 17,666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.03/44,167.52 = 17,666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.03x = 44,167.52 × 17,666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.03x = 780,271,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,271,800.15/32,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,378.14

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