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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.68, 44,926.72 and 17,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.68, 44,926.72 and 17,651.68 is: 24,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.68 : 44,926.72 = 17,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.68/44,926.72 = 17,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.68x = 44,926.72 × 17,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.68x = 793,032,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,032,084.89/32,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,359.25

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