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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.38, 44,782.90 and 17,547.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.38, 44,782.90 and 17,547.38 is: 24,215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.38 : 44,782.90 = 17,547.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.38/44,782.90 = 17,547.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.38x = 44,782.90 × 17,547.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.38x = 785,822,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,822,296.02/32,451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.38

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