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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.54, 44,774.94 and 17,541.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.54, 44,774.94 and 17,541.54 is: 24,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.54 : 44,774.94 = 17,541.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.54/44,774.94 = 17,541.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.54x = 44,774.94 × 17,541.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.54x = 785,421,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,421,401.01/32,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.38

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