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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,015.22, 44,183.44 and 17,677.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,015.22, 44,183.44 and 17,677.81 is: 24,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,015.22 : 44,183.44 = 17,677.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,015.22/44,183.44 = 17,677.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,015.22x = 44,183.44 × 17,677.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,015.22x = 781,066,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,066,457.47/32,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.72

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