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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.76, 44,761.40 and 17,531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.76, 44,761.40 and 17,531.76 is: 24,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.76 : 44,761.40 = 17,531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.76/44,761.40 = 17,531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.76x = 44,761.40 × 17,531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.76x = 784,746,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,746,122.06/32,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.86

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