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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.75, 44,914.52 and 17,642.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.75, 44,914.52 and 17,642.75 is: 24,347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.75 : 44,914.52 = 17,642.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.75/44,914.52 = 17,642.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.75x = 44,914.52 × 17,642.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.75x = 792,415,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,415,647.73/32,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.00

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