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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.63, 44,170.53 and 17,860.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.63, 44,170.53 and 17,860.57 is: 24,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.63 : 44,170.53 = 17,860.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.63/44,170.53 = 17,860.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.63x = 44,170.53 × 17,860.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.63x = 788,910,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,910,843.00/32,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.59

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