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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.03, 44,462.18 and 17,878.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.03, 44,462.18 and 17,878.21 is: 24,673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.03 : 44,462.18 = 17,878.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.03/44,462.18 = 17,878.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.03x = 44,462.18 × 17,878.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.03x = 794,904,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,904,191.10/32,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.42

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