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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.20, 44,462.17 and 17,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.20, 44,462.17 and 17,879.74 is: 24,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.20 : 44,462.17 = 17,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.20/44,462.17 = 17,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.20x = 44,462.17 × 17,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.20x = 794,971,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,971,883.58/32,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.39

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