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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.51, 44,787.21 and 17,550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.51, 44,787.21 and 17,550.51 is: 24,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.51 : 44,787.21 = 17,550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.51/44,787.21 = 17,550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.51x = 44,787.21 × 17,550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.51x = 786,038,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,038,289.22/32,454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.69

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