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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,016.22, 44,184.82 and 17,678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,016.22, 44,184.82 and 17,678.81 is: 24,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,016.22 : 44,184.82 = 17,678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,016.22/44,184.82 = 17,678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,016.22x = 44,184.82 × 17,678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,016.22x = 781,135,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,135,037.66/32,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.10

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