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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,452.88, 44,784.98 and 17,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,452.88, 44,784.98 and 17,548.88 is: 24,217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,452.88 : 44,784.98 = 17,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,452.88/44,784.98 = 17,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,452.88x = 44,784.98 × 17,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,452.88x = 785,925,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,925,928.15/32,452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.45

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