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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.45, 44,794.04 and 17,555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.45, 44,794.04 and 17,555.45 is: 24,226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.45 : 44,794.04 = 17,555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.45/44,794.04 = 17,555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.45x = 44,794.04 × 17,555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.45x = 786,379,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,379,217.77/32,459.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.51

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