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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.52, 44,912.80 and 17,641.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.52, 44,912.80 and 17,641.52 is: 24,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.52 : 44,912.80 = 17,641.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.52/44,912.80 = 17,641.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.52x = 44,912.80 × 17,641.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.52x = 792,330,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,330,059.46/32,545.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.29

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