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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,456.64, 44,790.14 and 17,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,456.64, 44,790.14 and 17,552.64 is: 24,222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,456.64 : 44,790.14 = 17,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,456.64/44,790.14 = 17,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,456.64x = 44,790.14 × 17,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,456.64x = 786,185,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,185,202.97/32,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.63

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