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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.60, 44,166.12 and 17,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.60, 44,166.12 and 17,858.64 is: 24,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.60 : 44,166.12 = 17,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.60/44,166.12 = 17,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.60x = 44,166.12 × 17,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.60x = 788,746,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,746,837.28/32,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.49

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