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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.64, 44,788.76 and 17,551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.64, 44,788.76 and 17,551.64 is: 24,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.64 : 44,788.76 = 17,551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.64/44,788.76 = 17,551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.64x = 44,788.76 × 17,551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.64x = 786,116,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,116,191.57/32,455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.25

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