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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.83, 44,312.28 and 17,770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.83, 44,312.28 and 17,770.66 is: 24,523.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.83 : 44,312.28 = 17,770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.83/44,312.28 = 17,770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.83x = 44,312.28 × 17,770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.83x = 787,458,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,458,461.70/32,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.14

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