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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,170.87, 44,393.56 and 17,830.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,170.87, 44,393.56 and 17,830.56 is: 24,604.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,170.87 : 44,393.56 = 17,830.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,170.87/44,393.56 = 17,830.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,170.87x = 44,393.56 × 17,830.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,170.87x = 791,562,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,562,035.19/32,170.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.93

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