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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.28, 44,786.88 and 17,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.28, 44,786.88 and 17,550.28 is: 24,219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.28 : 44,786.88 = 17,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.28/44,786.88 = 17,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.28x = 44,786.88 × 17,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.28x = 786,022,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,022,284.33/32,454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.37

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