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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.02, 44,450.19 and 17,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.02, 44,450.19 and 17,870.14 is: 24,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.02 : 44,450.19 = 17,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.02/44,450.19 = 17,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.02x = 44,450.19 × 17,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.02x = 794,331,118.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,331,118.33/32,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.99

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