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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.65, 44,170.58 and 17,860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.65, 44,170.58 and 17,860.49 is: 24,647.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.65 : 44,170.58 = 17,860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.65/44,170.58 = 17,860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.65x = 44,170.58 × 17,860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.65x = 788,908,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,908,202.38/32,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.49

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