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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.68, 44,929.48 and 17,653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.68, 44,929.48 and 17,653.68 is: 24,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.68 : 44,929.48 = 17,653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.68/44,929.48 = 17,653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.68x = 44,929.48 × 17,653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.68x = 793,170,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,170,662.49/32,557.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.01

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