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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.84, 44,870.49 and 17,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.84, 44,870.49 and 17,610.84 is: 24,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.84 : 44,870.49 = 17,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.84/44,870.49 = 17,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.84x = 44,870.49 × 17,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.84x = 790,207,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,207,020.11/32,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,302.97

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