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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.05, 44,758.97 and 17,530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.05, 44,758.97 and 17,530.05 is: 24,191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.05 : 44,758.97 = 17,530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.05/44,758.97 = 17,530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.05x = 44,758.97 × 17,530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.05x = 784,627,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,627,193.72/32,434.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.46

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