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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.70, 44,181.39 and 17,870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.70, 44,181.39 and 17,870.18 is: 24,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.70 : 44,181.39 = 17,870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.70/44,181.39 = 17,870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.70x = 44,181.39 × 17,870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.70x = 789,529,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,529,391.95/32,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.46

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