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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.28, 44,789.64 and 17,552.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.28, 44,789.64 and 17,552.28 is: 24,222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.28 : 44,789.64 = 17,552.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.28/44,789.64 = 17,552.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.28x = 44,789.64 × 17,552.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.28x = 786,160,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,160,302.38/32,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.13

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