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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,434.75, 44,759.96 and 17,530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,434.75, 44,759.96 and 17,530.75 is: 24,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,434.75 : 44,759.96 = 17,530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,434.75/44,759.96 = 17,530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,434.75x = 44,759.96 × 17,530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,434.75x = 784,675,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,675,668.77/32,434.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.44

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