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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.28, 44,324.46 and 17,970.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.28, 44,324.46 and 17,970.82 is: 24,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.28 : 44,324.46 = 17,970.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.28/44,324.46 = 17,970.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.28x = 44,324.46 × 17,970.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.28x = 796,546,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,546,892.26/32,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,800.42

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