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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.41, 44,449.92 and 17,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.41, 44,449.92 and 17,870.45 is: 24,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.41 : 44,449.92 = 17,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.41/44,449.92 = 17,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.41x = 44,449.92 × 17,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.41x = 794,339,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,339,850.61/32,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.20

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