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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,457.79, 44,791.82 and 17,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,457.79, 44,791.82 and 17,553.79 is: 24,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,457.79 : 44,791.82 = 17,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,457.79/44,791.82 = 17,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,457.79x = 44,791.82 × 17,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,457.79x = 786,266,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,266,202.00/32,457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.27

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