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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,455.84, 44,788.96 and 17,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,455.84, 44,788.96 and 17,551.84 is: 24,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,455.84 : 44,788.96 = 17,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,455.84/44,788.96 = 17,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,455.84x = 44,788.96 × 17,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,455.84x = 786,128,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,128,659.69/32,455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.49

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