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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.04, 44,321.58 and 17,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.04, 44,321.58 and 17,970.12 is: 24,798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.04 : 44,321.58 = 17,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.04/44,321.58 = 17,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.04x = 44,321.58 × 17,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.04x = 796,464,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,464,111.19/32,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.80

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