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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.65, 44,758.41 and 17,529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.65, 44,758.41 and 17,529.65 is: 24,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.65 : 44,758.41 = 17,529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.65/44,758.41 = 17,529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.65x = 44,758.41 × 17,529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.65x = 784,599,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,599,215.70/32,433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.90

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