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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.29, 44,462.53 and 17,881.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.29, 44,462.53 and 17,881.29 is: 24,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.29 : 44,462.53 = 17,881.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.29/44,462.53 = 17,881.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.29x = 44,462.53 × 17,881.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.29x = 795,047,248.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,047,248.68/32,219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.12

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