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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.68, 44,758.46 and 17,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.68, 44,758.46 and 17,529.68 is: 24,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.68 : 44,758.46 = 17,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.68/44,758.46 = 17,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.68x = 44,758.46 × 17,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.68x = 784,601,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,601,370.36/32,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.95

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