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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,548.56, 44,917.08 and 17,644.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,548.56, 44,917.08 and 17,644.56 is: 24,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,548.56 : 44,917.08 = 17,644.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,548.56/44,917.08 = 17,644.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,548.56x = 44,917.08 × 17,644.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,548.56x = 792,542,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,542,113.08/32,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.53

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