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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.15, 44,169.90 and 17,859.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.15, 44,169.90 and 17,859.99 is: 24,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.15 : 44,169.90 = 17,859.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.15/44,169.90 = 17,859.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.15x = 44,169.90 × 17,859.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.15x = 788,873,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,873,972.30/32,007.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.80

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