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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,462.56, 44,798.24 and 17,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,462.56, 44,798.24 and 17,558.56 is: 24,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,462.56 : 44,798.24 = 17,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,462.56/44,798.24 = 17,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,462.56x = 44,798.24 × 17,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,462.56x = 786,592,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,592,584.93/32,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.76

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