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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,556, 44,927.55 and 17,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,556, 44,927.55 and 17,652 is: 24,359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,556 : 44,927.55 = 17,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,556/44,927.55 = 17,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,556x = 44,927.55 × 17,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,556x = 793,061,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,061,112.60/32,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,359.91

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