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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,309.99, 44,588.03 and 17,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,309.99, 44,588.03 and 17,970.02 is: 24,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,309.99 : 44,588.03 = 17,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,309.99/44,588.03 = 17,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,309.99x = 44,588.03 × 17,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,309.99x = 801,247,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,247,478.07/32,309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.76

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