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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.36, 44,465.60 and 17,881.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.36, 44,465.60 and 17,881.48 is: 24,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.36 : 44,465.60 = 17,881.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.36/44,465.60 = 17,881.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.36x = 44,465.60 × 17,881.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.36x = 795,110,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,110,737.09/32,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.51

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