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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.12, 44,466.88 and 17,882.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.12, 44,466.88 and 17,882.16 is: 24,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.12 : 44,466.88 = 17,882.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.12/44,466.88 = 17,882.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.12x = 44,466.88 × 17,882.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.12x = 795,163,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,163,862.86/32,222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.58

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