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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.51, 44,791.11 and 17,553.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.51, 44,791.11 and 17,553.51 is: 24,223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.51 : 44,791.11 = 17,553.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.51/44,791.11 = 17,553.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.51x = 44,791.11 × 17,553.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.51x = 786,241,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,241,197.30/32,457.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.71

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