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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,009.76, 44,170.56 and 17,859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,009.76, 44,170.56 and 17,859.96 is: 24,645.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,009.76 : 44,170.56 = 17,859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,009.76/44,170.56 = 17,859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,009.76x = 44,170.56 × 17,859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,009.76x = 788,884,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,884,434.78/32,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.12

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