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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.24, 44,173.80 and 17,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.24, 44,173.80 and 17,670.18 is: 24,384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.24 : 44,173.80 = 17,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.24/44,173.80 = 17,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.24x = 44,173.80 × 17,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.24x = 780,558,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,558,997.28/32,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.67

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