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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.78, 44,170.79 and 17,860.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.78, 44,170.79 and 17,860.67 is: 24,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.78 : 44,170.79 = 17,860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.78/44,170.79 = 17,860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.78x = 44,170.79 × 17,860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.78x = 788,919,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,919,593.67/32,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.74

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