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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.06, 44,916.33 and 17,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.06, 44,916.33 and 17,644.06 is: 24,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.06 : 44,916.33 = 17,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.06/44,916.33 = 17,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.06x = 44,916.33 × 17,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.06x = 792,506,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,506,421.50/32,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.81

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