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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.62, 44,464.82 and 17,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.62, 44,464.82 and 17,880.72 is: 24,675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.62 : 44,464.82 = 17,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.62/44,464.82 = 17,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.62x = 44,464.82 × 17,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.62x = 795,062,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,062,996.27/32,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.60

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