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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.92, 44,776.74 and 17,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.92, 44,776.74 and 17,542.92 is: 24,209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.92 : 44,776.74 = 17,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.92/44,776.74 = 17,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.92x = 44,776.74 × 17,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.92x = 785,514,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,514,767.68/32,446.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.22

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