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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,558.69, 44,931.26 and 17,654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,558.69, 44,931.26 and 17,654.69 is: 24,363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,558.69 : 44,931.26 = 17,654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,558.69/44,931.26 = 17,654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,558.69x = 44,931.26 × 17,654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,558.69x = 793,247,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,247,466.61/32,558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.62

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