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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.91, 44,451.43 and 17,871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.91, 44,451.43 and 17,871.01 is: 24,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.91 : 44,451.43 = 17,871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.91/44,451.43 = 17,871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.91x = 44,451.43 × 17,871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.91x = 794,391,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,391,960.93/32,210.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.20

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