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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,292.90, 44,564.45 and 17,757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,292.90, 44,564.45 and 17,757.34 is: 24,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,292.90 : 44,564.45 = 17,757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,292.90/44,564.45 = 17,757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,292.90x = 44,564.45 × 17,757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,292.90x = 791,346,057.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,346,057.48/32,292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.26

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