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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.04, 44,464.95 and 17,880.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.04, 44,464.95 and 17,880.21 is: 24,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.04 : 44,464.95 = 17,880.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.04/44,464.95 = 17,880.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.04x = 44,464.95 × 17,880.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.04x = 795,042,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,042,643.64/32,219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.17

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