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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.22, 44,831.13 and 17,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.22, 44,831.13 and 17,582.22 is: 24,263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.22 : 44,831.13 = 17,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.22/44,831.13 = 17,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.22x = 44,831.13 × 17,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.22x = 788,230,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,230,790.51/32,486.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.54

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