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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.17, 44,775.63 and 17,542.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.17, 44,775.63 and 17,542.17 is: 24,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.17 : 44,775.63 = 17,542.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.17/44,775.63 = 17,542.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.17x = 44,775.63 × 17,542.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.17x = 785,461,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,461,713.32/32,446.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.15

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