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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.79, 44,167.74 and 17,858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.79, 44,167.74 and 17,858.90 is: 24,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.79 : 44,167.74 = 17,858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.79/44,167.74 = 17,858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.79x = 44,167.74 × 17,858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.79x = 788,787,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,787,251.89/32,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.83

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