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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.22, 44,444.40 and 17,865.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.22, 44,444.40 and 17,865.47 is: 24,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.22 : 44,444.40 = 17,865.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.22/44,444.40 = 17,865.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.22x = 44,444.40 × 17,865.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.22x = 794,019,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,019,872.65/32,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.77

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