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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.96, 44,170.92 and 17,859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.96, 44,170.92 and 17,859.96 is: 24,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.96 : 44,170.92 = 17,859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.96/44,170.92 = 17,859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.96x = 44,170.92 × 17,859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.96x = 788,890,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,890,864.36/32,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.71

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