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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.12, 44,393.91 and 17,830.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.12, 44,393.91 and 17,830.81 is: 24,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.12 : 44,393.91 = 17,830.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.12/44,393.91 = 17,830.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.12x = 44,393.91 × 17,830.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.12x = 791,579,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,579,285.21/32,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.28

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