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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.44, 44,789.88 and 17,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.44, 44,789.88 and 17,552.44 is: 24,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.44 : 44,789.88 = 17,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.44/44,789.88 = 17,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.44x = 44,789.88 × 17,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.44x = 786,171,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,171,635.15/32,456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.36

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