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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433, 44,757.60 and 17,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433, 44,757.60 and 17,529 is: 24,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433 : 44,757.60 = 17,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433/44,757.60 = 17,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433x = 44,757.60 × 17,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433x = 784,555,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,555,970.40/32,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.05

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