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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,448.69, 44,779.19 and 17,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,448.69, 44,779.19 and 17,544.69 is: 24,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,448.69 : 44,779.19 = 17,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,448.69/44,779.19 = 17,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,448.69x = 44,779.19 × 17,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,448.69x = 785,637,007.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,637,007.00/32,448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.67

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