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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,171.70, 44,395.86 and 17,830.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,171.70, 44,395.86 and 17,830.92 is: 24,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,171.70 : 44,395.86 = 17,830.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,171.70/44,395.86 = 17,830.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,171.70x = 44,395.86 × 17,830.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,171.70x = 791,619,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,619,027.99/32,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.07

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