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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.60, 44,762.52 and 17,532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.60, 44,762.52 and 17,532.60 is: 24,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.60 : 44,762.52 = 17,532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.60/44,762.52 = 17,532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.60x = 44,762.52 × 17,532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.60x = 784,803,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,803,358.15/32,436.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.99

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