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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.05, 44,451.30 and 17,870.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.05, 44,451.30 and 17,870.43 is: 24,661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.05 : 44,451.30 = 17,870.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.05/44,451.30 = 17,870.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.05x = 44,451.30 × 17,870.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.05x = 794,363,728.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,363,728.21/32,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.22

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