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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.12, 44,392.53 and 17,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.12, 44,392.53 and 17,829.81 is: 24,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.12 : 44,392.53 = 17,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.12/44,392.53 = 17,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.12x = 44,392.53 × 17,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.12x = 791,510,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,510,286.17/32,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.90

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