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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,010.70, 44,174.49 and 17,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,010.70, 44,174.49 and 17,670.70 is: 24,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,010.70 : 44,174.49 = 17,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,010.70/44,174.49 = 17,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,010.70x = 44,174.49 × 17,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,010.70x = 780,594,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,594,160.44/32,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.41

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