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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.97, 44,160.71 and 17,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.97, 44,160.71 and 17,858.08 is: 24,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.97 : 44,160.71 = 17,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.97/44,160.71 = 17,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.97x = 44,160.71 × 17,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.97x = 788,625,426.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,625,426.28/32,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.41

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