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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.45, 44,795.42 and 17,556.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.45, 44,795.42 and 17,556.45 is: 24,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.45 : 44,795.42 = 17,556.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.45/44,795.42 = 17,556.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.45x = 44,795.42 × 17,556.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.45x = 786,448,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,448,551.46/32,460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.90

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