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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.23, 44,311.03 and 17,770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.23, 44,311.03 and 17,770.67 is: 24,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.23 : 44,311.03 = 17,770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.23/44,311.03 = 17,770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.23x = 44,311.03 × 17,770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.23x = 787,436,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,436,469.93/32,110.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.92

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