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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.64, 44,787.40 and 17,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.64, 44,787.40 and 17,550.64 is: 24,219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.64 : 44,787.40 = 17,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.64/44,787.40 = 17,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.64x = 44,787.40 × 17,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.64x = 786,047,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,047,533.94/32,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.88

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