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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.64, 44,786.01 and 17,549.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.64, 44,786.01 and 17,549.64 is: 24,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.64 : 44,786.01 = 17,549.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.64/44,786.01 = 17,549.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.64x = 44,786.01 × 17,549.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.64x = 785,978,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,978,352.54/32,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.50

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