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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.17, 44,763.21 and 17,533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.17, 44,763.21 and 17,533.17 is: 24,195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.17 : 44,763.21 = 17,533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.17/44,763.21 = 17,533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.17x = 44,763.21 × 17,533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.17x = 784,840,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,840,970.68/32,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.73

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