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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.59, 44,758.33 and 17,529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.59, 44,758.33 and 17,529.59 is: 24,190.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.59 : 44,758.33 = 17,529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.59/44,758.33 = 17,529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.59x = 44,758.33 × 17,529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.59x = 784,594,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,594,906.37/32,433.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.82

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