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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.91, 44,311.01 and 17,572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.91, 44,311.01 and 17,572.14 is: 24,248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.91 : 44,311.01 = 17,572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.91/44,311.01 = 17,572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.91x = 44,311.01 × 17,572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.91x = 778,639,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,639,183.40/32,110.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.43

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