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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,222.18, 44,466.50 and 17,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,222.18, 44,466.50 and 17,884.20 is: 24,680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,222.18 : 44,466.50 = 17,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,222.18/44,466.50 = 17,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,222.18x = 44,466.50 × 17,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,222.18x = 795,247,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,247,779.30/32,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.14

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