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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.49, 44,453.28 and 17,871.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.49, 44,453.28 and 17,871.87 is: 24,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.49 : 44,453.28 = 17,871.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.49/44,453.28 = 17,871.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.49x = 44,453.28 × 17,871.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.49x = 794,463,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,463,241.23/32,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.20

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