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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.08, 44,471.32 and 17,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.08, 44,471.32 and 17,885.08 is: 24,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.08 : 44,471.32 = 17,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.08/44,471.32 = 17,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.08x = 44,471.32 × 17,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.08x = 795,373,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,373,004.73/32,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.03

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