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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,458.78, 44,793.25 and 17,554.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,458.78, 44,793.25 and 17,554.78 is: 24,225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,458.78 : 44,793.25 = 17,554.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,458.78/44,793.25 = 17,554.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,458.78x = 44,793.25 × 17,554.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,458.78x = 786,335,649.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,335,649.24/32,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.67

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