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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.58, 44,795.73 and 17,556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.58, 44,795.73 and 17,556.58 is: 24,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.58 : 44,795.73 = 17,556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.58/44,795.73 = 17,556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.58x = 44,795.73 × 17,556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.58x = 786,459,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,459,817.40/32,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.15

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