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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.56, 44,464.28 and 17,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.56, 44,464.28 and 17,882.55 is: 24,677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.56 : 44,464.28 = 17,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.56/44,464.28 = 17,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.56x = 44,464.28 × 17,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.56x = 795,134,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,134,787.64/32,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.87

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