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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.98, 44,450.96 and 17,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.98, 44,450.96 and 17,870.22 is: 24,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.98 : 44,450.96 = 17,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.98/44,450.96 = 17,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.98x = 44,450.96 × 17,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.98x = 794,348,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,348,345.06/32,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.33

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