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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,547.06, 44,914.95 and 17,643.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,547.06, 44,914.95 and 17,643.06 is: 24,347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,547.06 : 44,914.95 = 17,643.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,547.06/44,914.95 = 17,643.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,547.06x = 44,914.95 × 17,643.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,547.06x = 792,437,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,437,157.75/32,547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.43

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