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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.06, 44,459.79 and 17,681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.06, 44,459.79 and 17,681.16 is: 24,400.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.06 : 44,459.79 = 17,681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.06/44,459.79 = 17,681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.06x = 44,459.79 × 17,681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.06x = 786,100,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,100,660.56/32,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.14

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