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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.81, 44,448.41 and 17,672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.81, 44,448.41 and 17,672.91 is: 24,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.81 : 44,448.41 = 17,672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.81/44,448.41 = 17,672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.81x = 44,448.41 × 17,672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.81x = 785,532,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,532,749.57/32,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.75

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