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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.64, 44,758.50 and 17,529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.64, 44,758.50 and 17,529.64 is: 24,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.64 : 44,758.50 = 17,529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.64/44,758.50 = 17,529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.64x = 44,758.50 × 17,529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.64x = 784,600,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,600,391.94/32,433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.94

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