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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,092.79, 44,286.75 and 17,556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,092.79, 44,286.75 and 17,556.74 is: 24,227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,092.79 : 44,286.75 = 17,556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,092.79/44,286.75 = 17,556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,092.79x = 44,286.75 × 17,556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,092.79x = 777,530,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,530,783.88/32,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.58

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