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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,454.70, 44,787.46 and 17,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,454.70, 44,787.46 and 17,550.70 is: 24,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,454.70 : 44,787.46 = 17,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,454.70/44,787.46 = 17,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,454.70x = 44,787.46 × 17,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,454.70x = 786,051,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,051,274.22/32,454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.95

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