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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.54, 44,170.44 and 17,860.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.54, 44,170.44 and 17,860.08 is: 24,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.54 : 44,170.44 = 17,860.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.54/44,170.44 = 17,860.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.54x = 44,170.44 × 17,860.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.54x = 788,887,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,887,592.04/32,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.93

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