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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.12, 44,465.51 and 17,881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.12, 44,465.51 and 17,881.22 is: 24,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.12 : 44,465.51 = 17,881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.12/44,465.51 = 17,881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.12x = 44,465.51 × 17,881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.12x = 795,097,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,097,566.72/32,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.29

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