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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.26, 44,772.94 and 17,540.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.26, 44,772.94 and 17,540.26 is: 24,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.26 : 44,772.94 = 17,540.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.26/44,772.94 = 17,540.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.26x = 44,772.94 × 17,540.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.26x = 785,329,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,329,008.56/32,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.48

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