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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.43, 44,759.49 and 17,530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.43, 44,759.49 and 17,530.43 is: 24,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.43 : 44,759.49 = 17,530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.43/44,759.49 = 17,530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.43x = 44,759.49 × 17,530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.43x = 784,653,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,653,218.18/32,434.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.98

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