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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.91, 44,170.96 and 17,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.91, 44,170.96 and 17,860.45 is: 24,647.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.91 : 44,170.96 = 17,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.91/44,170.96 = 17,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.91x = 44,170.96 × 17,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.91x = 788,912,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,912,957.03/32,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.44

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