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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.64, 44,870.16 and 17,610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.64, 44,870.16 and 17,610.64 is: 24,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.64 : 44,870.16 = 17,610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.64/44,870.16 = 17,610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.64x = 44,870.16 × 17,610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.64x = 790,192,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,192,234.50/32,514.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,302.66

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