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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.22, 44,941.38 and 17,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.22, 44,941.38 and 17,662.22 is: 24,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.22 : 44,941.38 = 17,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.22/44,941.38 = 17,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.22x = 44,941.38 × 17,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.22x = 793,764,517.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,764,517.60/32,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.86

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