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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,549.77, 44,918.95 and 17,645.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,549.77, 44,918.95 and 17,645.77 is: 24,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,549.77 : 44,918.95 = 17,645.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,549.77/44,918.95 = 17,645.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,549.77x = 44,918.95 × 17,645.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,549.77x = 792,629,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,629,203.16/32,549.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.30

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