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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.63, 44,470.70 and 17,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.63, 44,470.70 and 17,884.62 is: 24,680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.63 : 44,470.70 = 17,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.63/44,470.70 = 17,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.63x = 44,470.70 × 17,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.63x = 795,341,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,341,714.82/32,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.41

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