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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.63, 44,788.77 and 17,551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.63, 44,788.77 and 17,551.63 is: 24,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.63 : 44,788.77 = 17,551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.63/44,788.77 = 17,551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.63x = 44,788.77 × 17,551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.63x = 786,115,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,115,919.20/32,455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.25

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