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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.58, 44,794.35 and 17,555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.58, 44,794.35 and 17,555.58 is: 24,226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.58 : 44,794.35 = 17,555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.58/44,794.35 = 17,555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.58x = 44,794.35 × 17,555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.58x = 786,390,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,390,794.97/32,459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.77

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