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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,074.67, 44,261.65 and 17,538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,074.67, 44,261.65 and 17,538.59 is: 24,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,074.67 : 44,261.65 = 17,538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,074.67/44,261.65 = 17,538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,074.67x = 44,261.65 × 17,538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,074.67x = 776,286,732.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,286,732.69/32,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.48

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