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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.55, 44,831.55 and 17,582.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.55, 44,831.55 and 17,582.55 is: 24,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.55 : 44,831.55 = 17,582.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.55/44,831.55 = 17,582.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.55x = 44,831.55 × 17,582.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.55x = 788,252,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,252,969.45/32,486.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.98

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