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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.16, 44,779.62 and 17,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.16, 44,779.62 and 17,545.16 is: 24,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.16 : 44,779.62 = 17,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.16/44,779.62 = 17,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.16x = 44,779.62 × 17,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.16x = 785,665,597.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,665,597.64/32,449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,212.20

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