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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.25, 44,775.83 and 17,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.25, 44,775.83 and 17,542.25 is: 24,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.25 : 44,775.83 = 17,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.25/44,775.83 = 17,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.25x = 44,775.83 × 17,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.25x = 785,468,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,468,716.11/32,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.31

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