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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,446.97, 44,776.82 and 17,542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,446.97, 44,776.82 and 17,542.97 is: 24,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,446.97 : 44,776.82 = 17,542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,446.97/44,776.82 = 17,542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,446.97x = 44,776.82 × 17,542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,446.97x = 785,518,299.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,518,299.16/32,446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.30

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