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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.14, 44,760.57 and 17,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.14, 44,760.57 and 17,531.14 is: 24,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.14 : 44,760.57 = 17,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.14/44,760.57 = 17,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.14x = 44,760.57 × 17,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.14x = 784,703,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,703,819.15/32,435.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.01

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