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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.69, 44,394.47 and 17,829.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.69, 44,394.47 and 17,829.91 is: 24,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.69 : 44,394.47 = 17,829.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.69/44,394.47 = 17,829.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.69x = 44,394.47 × 17,829.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.69x = 791,549,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,549,404.60/32,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.68

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