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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.28, 44,788.26 and 17,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.28, 44,788.26 and 17,551.28 is: 24,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.28 : 44,788.26 = 17,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.28/44,788.26 = 17,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.28x = 44,788.26 × 17,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.28x = 786,091,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,091,291.97/32,455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.75

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