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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.64, 44,797.02 and 17,557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.64, 44,797.02 and 17,557.64 is: 24,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.64 : 44,797.02 = 17,557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.64/44,797.02 = 17,557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.64x = 44,797.02 × 17,557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.64x = 786,529,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,529,950.23/32,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.52

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