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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.96, 44,172.30 and 17,860.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.96, 44,172.30 and 17,860.96 is: 24,648.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.96 : 44,172.30 = 17,860.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.96/44,172.30 = 17,860.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.96x = 44,172.30 × 17,860.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.96x = 788,959,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,959,683.41/32,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.09

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