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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.79, 44,463.22 and 17,881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.79, 44,463.22 and 17,881.79 is: 24,676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.79 : 44,463.22 = 17,881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.79/44,463.22 = 17,881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.79x = 44,463.22 × 17,881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.79x = 795,081,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,081,740.45/32,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.81

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