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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.57, 44,560.15 and 17,754.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.57, 44,560.15 and 17,754.37 is: 24,501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.57 : 44,560.15 = 17,754.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.57/44,560.15 = 17,754.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.57x = 44,560.15 × 17,754.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.57x = 791,137,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,137,401.67/32,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.33

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