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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.13, 44,775.72 and 17,542.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.13, 44,775.72 and 17,542.13 is: 24,208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.13 : 44,775.72 = 17,542.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.13/44,775.72 = 17,542.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.13x = 44,775.72 × 17,542.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.13x = 785,461,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,461,277.21/32,446.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.17

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