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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.04, 44,792.22 and 17,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.04, 44,792.22 and 17,554.04 is: 24,224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.04 : 44,792.22 = 17,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.04/44,792.22 = 17,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.04x = 44,792.22 × 17,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.04x = 786,284,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,284,197.61/32,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.64

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