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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.75, 44,791.83 and 17,553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.75, 44,791.83 and 17,553.75 is: 24,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.75 : 44,791.83 = 17,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.75/44,791.83 = 17,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.75x = 44,791.83 × 17,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.75x = 786,264,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,264,585.86/32,457.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.25

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