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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.56, 44,792.76 and 17,554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.56, 44,792.76 and 17,554.56 is: 24,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.56 : 44,792.76 = 17,554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.56/44,792.76 = 17,554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.56x = 44,792.76 × 17,554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.56x = 786,317,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,317,192.99/32,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.26

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