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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.56, 44,758.18 and 17,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.56, 44,758.18 and 17,529.56 is: 24,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.56 : 44,758.18 = 17,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.56/44,758.18 = 17,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.56x = 44,758.18 × 17,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.56x = 784,591,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,591,201.80/32,433.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.72

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