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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.29, 44,165.67 and 17,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.29, 44,165.67 and 17,857.40 is: 24,640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.29 : 44,165.67 = 17,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.29/44,165.67 = 17,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.29x = 44,165.67 × 17,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.29x = 788,684,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,684,035.46/32,007.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.76

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