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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.19, 44,782.64 and 17,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.19, 44,782.64 and 17,547.19 is: 24,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.19 : 44,782.64 = 17,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.19/44,782.64 = 17,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.19x = 44,782.64 × 17,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.19x = 785,809,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,809,358.89/32,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.12

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