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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.42, 44,452.12 and 17,871.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.42, 44,452.12 and 17,871.51 is: 24,662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.42 : 44,452.12 = 17,871.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.42/44,452.12 = 17,871.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.42x = 44,452.12 × 17,871.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.42x = 794,426,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,426,507.10/32,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.89

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