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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.55, 44,792.93 and 17,554.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.55, 44,792.93 and 17,554.55 is: 24,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.55 : 44,792.93 = 17,554.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.55/44,792.93 = 17,554.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.55x = 44,792.93 × 17,554.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.55x = 786,319,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,319,651.40/32,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.35

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