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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.61, 44,462.05 and 17,878.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.61, 44,462.05 and 17,878.73 is: 24,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.61 : 44,462.05 = 17,878.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.61/44,462.05 = 17,878.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.61x = 44,462.05 × 17,878.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.61x = 794,924,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,924,795.62/32,218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.85

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