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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.54, 44,471.95 and 17,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.54, 44,471.95 and 17,885.54 is: 24,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.54 : 44,471.95 = 17,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.54/44,471.95 = 17,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.54x = 44,471.95 × 17,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.54x = 795,404,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,404,618.24/32,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.67

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