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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.13, 44,782.56 and 17,547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.13, 44,782.56 and 17,547.13 is: 24,215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.13 : 44,782.56 = 17,547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.13/44,782.56 = 17,547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.13x = 44,782.56 × 17,547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.13x = 785,805,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,805,090.40/32,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.03

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