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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,203.97, 44,444.06 and 17,865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,203.97, 44,444.06 and 17,865.22 is: 24,655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,203.97 : 44,444.06 = 17,865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,203.97/44,444.06 = 17,865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,203.97x = 44,444.06 × 17,865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,203.97x = 794,002,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,002,598.05/32,203.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.43

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