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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,450.63, 44,781.86 and 17,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,450.63, 44,781.86 and 17,546.63 is: 24,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,450.63 : 44,781.86 = 17,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,450.63/44,781.86 = 17,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,450.63x = 44,781.86 × 17,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,450.63x = 785,770,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,770,548.09/32,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.34

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