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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.36, 44,461.46 and 17,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.36, 44,461.46 and 17,878.48 is: 24,672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.36 : 44,461.46 = 17,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.36/44,461.46 = 17,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.36x = 44,461.46 × 17,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.36x = 794,903,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,903,323.38/32,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.37

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