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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.08, 44,793.48 and 17,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.08, 44,793.48 and 17,555.08 is: 24,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.08 : 44,793.48 = 17,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.08/44,793.48 = 17,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.08x = 44,793.48 × 17,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.08x = 786,353,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,353,124.88/32,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.98

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