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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,214.58, 44,453.88 and 17,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,214.58, 44,453.88 and 17,873.80 is: 24,664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,214.58 : 44,453.88 = 17,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,214.58/44,453.88 = 17,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,214.58x = 44,453.88 × 17,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,214.58x = 794,559,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,559,649.21/32,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.60

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