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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.64, 44,791.52 and 17,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.64, 44,791.52 and 17,553.64 is: 24,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.64 : 44,791.52 = 17,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.64/44,791.52 = 17,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.64x = 44,791.52 × 17,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.64x = 786,254,217.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,254,217.13/32,457.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.01

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