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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.54, 44,470.57 and 17,884.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.54, 44,470.57 and 17,884.53 is: 24,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.54 : 44,470.57 = 17,884.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.54/44,470.57 = 17,884.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.54x = 44,470.57 × 17,884.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.54x = 795,335,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,335,478.60/32,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.29

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