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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.96, 44,762.98 and 17,532.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.96, 44,762.98 and 17,532.96 is: 24,195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.96 : 44,762.98 = 17,532.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.96/44,762.98 = 17,532.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.96x = 44,762.98 × 17,532.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.96x = 784,827,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,827,537.82/32,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.47

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