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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,212.62, 44,453.46 and 17,871.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,212.62, 44,453.46 and 17,871.99 is: 24,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,212.62 : 44,453.46 = 17,871.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,212.62/44,453.46 = 17,871.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,212.62x = 44,453.46 × 17,871.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,212.62x = 794,471,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,471,792.59/32,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.37

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