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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.28, 44,760.66 and 17,531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.28, 44,760.66 and 17,531.28 is: 24,193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.28 : 44,760.66 = 17,531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.28/44,760.66 = 17,531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.28x = 44,760.66 × 17,531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.28x = 784,711,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,711,663.44/32,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.15

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