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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,017.22, 44,186.20 and 17,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,017.22, 44,186.20 and 17,679.81 is: 24,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,017.22 : 44,186.20 = 17,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,017.22/44,186.20 = 17,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,017.22x = 44,186.20 × 17,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,017.22x = 781,203,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,203,620.62/32,017.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.48

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