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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.24, 44,169.78 and 17,860.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.24, 44,169.78 and 17,860.05 is: 24,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.24 : 44,169.78 = 17,860.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.24/44,169.78 = 17,860.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.24x = 44,169.78 × 17,860.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.24x = 788,874,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,874,479.29/32,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.75

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