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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,200.46, 44,439.22 and 17,861.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,200.46, 44,439.22 and 17,861.72 is: 24,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,200.46 : 44,439.22 = 17,861.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,200.46/44,439.22 = 17,861.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,200.46x = 44,439.22 × 17,861.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,200.46x = 793,760,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,760,904.66/32,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.61

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