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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.62, 44,323.51 and 17,970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.62, 44,323.51 and 17,970.56 is: 24,800.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.62 : 44,323.51 = 17,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.62/44,323.51 = 17,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.62x = 44,323.51 × 17,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.62x = 796,518,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,518,295.87/32,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.04

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