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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.69, 44,788.88 and 17,551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.69, 44,788.88 and 17,551.69 is: 24,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.69 : 44,788.88 = 17,551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.69/44,788.88 = 17,551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.69x = 44,788.88 × 17,551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.69x = 786,120,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,120,469.11/32,455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.35

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