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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,550.77, 44,920.33 and 17,646.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,550.77, 44,920.33 and 17,646.77 is: 24,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,550.77 : 44,920.33 = 17,646.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,550.77/44,920.33 = 17,646.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,550.77x = 44,920.33 × 17,646.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,550.77x = 792,698,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,698,731.83/32,550.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.69

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