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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,445.63, 44,775.03 and 17,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,445.63, 44,775.03 and 17,541.63 is: 24,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,445.63 : 44,775.03 = 17,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,445.63/44,775.03 = 17,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,445.63x = 44,775.03 × 17,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,445.63x = 785,427,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,427,009.50/32,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.48

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