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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.88, 44,786.36 and 17,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.88, 44,786.36 and 17,549.88 is: 24,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.88 : 44,786.36 = 17,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.88/44,786.36 = 17,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.88x = 44,786.36 × 17,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.88x = 785,995,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,995,243.64/32,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.84

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