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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.79, 44,786.30 and 17,549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.79, 44,786.30 and 17,549.79 is: 24,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.79 : 44,786.30 = 17,549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.79/44,786.30 = 17,549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.79x = 44,786.30 × 17,549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.79x = 785,990,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,990,072.13/32,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.75

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