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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.33, 44,311.59 and 17,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.33, 44,311.59 and 17,770.16 is: 24,522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.33 : 44,311.59 = 17,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.33/44,311.59 = 17,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.33x = 44,311.59 × 17,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.33x = 787,424,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,424,044.15/32,110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.45

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