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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.84, 44,672.97 and 17,835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.84, 44,672.97 and 17,835.62 is: 24,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.84 : 44,672.97 = 17,835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.84/44,672.97 = 17,835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.84x = 44,672.97 × 17,835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.84x = 796,769,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,769,804.65/32,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.82

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