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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.54, 44,462.06 and 17,881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.54, 44,462.06 and 17,881.14 is: 24,674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.54 : 44,462.06 = 17,881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.54/44,462.06 = 17,881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.54x = 44,462.06 × 17,881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.54x = 795,032,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,032,319.55/32,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.71

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