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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,288.25, 44,558.32 and 17,753.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,288.25, 44,558.32 and 17,753.05 is: 24,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,288.25 : 44,558.32 = 17,753.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,288.25/44,558.32 = 17,753.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,288.25x = 44,558.32 × 17,753.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,288.25x = 791,045,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,045,952.23/32,288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.50

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