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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.14, 44,465.38 and 17,882.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.14, 44,465.38 and 17,882.60 is: 24,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.14 : 44,465.38 = 17,882.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.14/44,465.38 = 17,882.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.14x = 44,465.38 × 17,882.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.14x = 795,156,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,156,604.39/32,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,677.34

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