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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.25, 44,916.59 and 17,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.25, 44,916.59 and 17,644.25 is: 24,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.25 : 44,916.59 = 17,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.25/44,916.59 = 17,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.25x = 44,916.59 × 17,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.25x = 792,519,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,519,543.11/32,548.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.07

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