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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,451.94, 44,783.68 and 17,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,451.94, 44,783.68 and 17,547.94 is: 24,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,451.94 : 44,783.68 = 17,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,451.94/44,783.68 = 17,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,451.94x = 44,783.68 × 17,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,451.94x = 785,861,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,861,173.79/32,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.16

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