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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,289.76, 44,560.41 and 17,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,289.76, 44,560.41 and 17,754.56 is: 24,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,289.76 : 44,560.41 = 17,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,289.76/44,560.41 = 17,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,289.76x = 44,560.41 × 17,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,289.76x = 791,150,350.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,150,350.69/32,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.59

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