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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.26, 44,791 and 17,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.26, 44,791 and 17,553.26 is: 24,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.26 : 44,791 = 17,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.26/44,791 = 17,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.26x = 44,791 × 17,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.26x = 786,228,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,228,068.66/32,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.49

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