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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.51, 44,168.49 and 17,859.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.51, 44,168.49 and 17,859.51 is: 24,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.51 : 44,168.49 = 17,859.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.51/44,168.49 = 17,859.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.51x = 44,168.49 × 17,859.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.51x = 788,827,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,827,588.84/32,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.08

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