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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,310.66, 44,588.25 and 17,970.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,310.66, 44,588.25 and 17,970.33 is: 24,798.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,310.66 : 44,588.25 = 17,970.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,310.66/44,588.25 = 17,970.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,310.66x = 44,588.25 × 17,970.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,310.66x = 801,265,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,265,566.62/32,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.80

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