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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.58, 44,790.21 and 17,552.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.58, 44,790.21 and 17,552.58 is: 24,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.58 : 44,790.21 = 17,552.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.58/44,790.21 = 17,552.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.58x = 44,790.21 × 17,552.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.58x = 786,183,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,183,744.24/32,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.63

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