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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,553.76, 44,924.22 and 17,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,553.76, 44,924.22 and 17,649.76 is: 24,356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,553.76 : 44,924.22 = 17,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,553.76/44,924.22 = 17,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,553.76x = 44,924.22 × 17,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,553.76x = 792,901,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,901,701.19/32,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.69

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