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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.42, 44,464.43 and 17,880.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.42, 44,464.43 and 17,880.31 is: 24,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.42 : 44,464.43 = 17,880.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.42/44,464.43 = 17,880.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.42x = 44,464.43 × 17,880.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.42x = 795,037,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,037,892.65/32,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.97

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