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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.44, 44,791.26 and 17,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.44, 44,791.26 and 17,553.44 is: 24,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.44 : 44,791.26 = 17,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.44/44,791.26 = 17,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.44x = 44,791.26 × 17,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.44x = 786,240,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,240,694.93/32,457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.74

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