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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.64, 44,759.88 and 17,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.64, 44,759.88 and 17,530.64 is: 24,192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.64 : 44,759.88 = 17,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.64/44,759.88 = 17,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.64x = 44,759.88 × 17,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.64x = 784,669,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,669,342.72/32,434.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.32

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