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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.75, 44,912.16 and 17,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.75, 44,912.16 and 17,640.75 is: 24,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.75 : 44,912.16 = 17,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.75/44,912.16 = 17,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.75x = 44,912.16 × 17,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.75x = 792,284,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,284,186.52/32,544.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,344.45

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