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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,447.63, 44,777.73 and 17,543.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,447.63, 44,777.73 and 17,543.63 is: 24,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,447.63 : 44,777.73 = 17,543.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,447.63/44,777.73 = 17,543.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,447.63x = 44,777.73 × 17,543.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,447.63x = 785,563,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,563,927.36/32,447.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.21

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