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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.28, 44,930.43 and 17,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.28, 44,930.43 and 17,654.28 is: 24,362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.28 : 44,930.43 = 17,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.28/44,930.43 = 17,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.28x = 44,930.43 × 17,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.28x = 793,214,391.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,214,391.74/32,558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.91

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