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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553, 44,923.14 and 17,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553, 44,923.14 and 17,649 is: 24,355.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553 : 44,923.14 = 17,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553/44,923.14 = 17,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553x = 44,923.14 × 17,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553x = 792,848,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,848,497.86/32,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.62

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