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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.26, 44,395.28 and 17,830.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.26, 44,395.28 and 17,830.41 is: 24,606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.26 : 44,395.28 = 17,830.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.26/44,395.28 = 17,830.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.26x = 44,395.28 × 17,830.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.26x = 791,585,855.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,585,855.69/32,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.14

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