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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.55, 44,514.86 and 17,917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.55, 44,514.86 and 17,917.02 is: 24,726.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.55 : 44,514.86 = 17,917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.55/44,514.86 = 17,917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.55x = 44,514.86 × 17,917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.55x = 797,573,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,573,547.33/32,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.71

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