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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.50, 44,791.48 and 17,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.50, 44,791.48 and 17,553.50 is: 24,223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.50 : 44,791.48 = 17,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.50/44,791.48 = 17,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.50x = 44,791.48 × 17,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.50x = 786,247,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,247,244.18/32,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.90

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