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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.99, 44,761.74 and 17,531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.99, 44,761.74 and 17,531.99 is: 24,194.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.99 : 44,761.74 = 17,531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.99/44,761.74 = 17,531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.99x = 44,761.74 × 17,531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.99x = 784,762,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,762,290.40/32,435.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.18

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