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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.44, 44,395.51 and 17,830.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.44, 44,395.51 and 17,830.66 is: 24,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.44 : 44,395.51 = 17,830.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.44/44,395.51 = 17,830.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.44x = 44,395.51 × 17,830.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.44x = 791,600,933.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,600,933.21/32,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.71

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