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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.26, 44,786.86 and 17,550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.26, 44,786.86 and 17,550.26 is: 24,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.26 : 44,786.86 = 17,550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.26/44,786.86 = 17,550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.26x = 44,786.86 × 17,550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.26x = 786,021,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,021,037.58/32,454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.35

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