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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.55, 44,794.31 and 17,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.55, 44,794.31 and 17,555.55 is: 24,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.55 : 44,794.31 = 17,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.55/44,794.31 = 17,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.55x = 44,794.31 × 17,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.55x = 786,388,748.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,388,748.92/32,459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.73

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