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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.29, 44,167.05 and 17,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.29, 44,167.05 and 17,858.40 is: 24,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.29 : 44,167.05 = 17,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.29/44,167.05 = 17,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.29x = 44,167.05 × 17,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.29x = 788,752,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,752,845.72/32,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.14

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