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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.23, 44,170.42 and 17,860.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.23, 44,170.42 and 17,860.77 is: 24,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.23 : 44,170.42 = 17,860.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.23/44,170.42 = 17,860.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.23x = 44,170.42 × 17,860.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.23x = 788,917,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,917,712.42/32,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.34

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