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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.65, 44,448.35 and 17,870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.65, 44,448.35 and 17,870.22 is: 24,660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.65 : 44,448.35 = 17,870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.65/44,448.35 = 17,870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.65x = 44,448.35 × 17,870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.65x = 794,301,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,301,703.79/32,209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.36

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