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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,291.32, 44,562.56 and 17,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,291.32, 44,562.56 and 17,756.12 is: 24,503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,291.32 : 44,562.56 = 17,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,291.32/44,562.56 = 17,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,291.32x = 44,562.56 × 17,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,291.32x = 791,258,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,258,162.87/32,291.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.74

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