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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.25, 44,778.63 and 17,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.25, 44,778.63 and 17,544.25 is: 24,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.25 : 44,778.63 = 17,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.25/44,778.63 = 17,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.25x = 44,778.63 × 17,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.25x = 785,607,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,607,479.38/32,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.09

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