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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.62, 44,452.08 and 17,870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.62, 44,452.08 and 17,870.99 is: 24,662.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.62 : 44,452.08 = 17,870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.62/44,452.08 = 17,870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.62x = 44,452.08 × 17,870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.62x = 794,402,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,402,788.29/32,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.00

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