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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.50, 44,774.85 and 17,541.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.50, 44,774.85 and 17,541.50 is: 24,207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.50 : 44,774.85 = 17,541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.50/44,774.85 = 17,541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.50x = 44,774.85 × 17,541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.50x = 785,418,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,418,031.28/32,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.30

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