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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.63, 44,787.39 and 17,550.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.63, 44,787.39 and 17,550.63 is: 24,219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.63 : 44,787.39 = 17,550.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.63/44,787.39 = 17,550.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.63x = 44,787.39 × 17,550.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.63x = 786,046,686.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,046,686.62/32,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.87

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