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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.25, 44,763.41 and 17,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.25, 44,763.41 and 17,533.25 is: 24,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.25 : 44,763.41 = 17,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.25/44,763.41 = 17,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.25x = 44,763.41 × 17,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.25x = 784,848,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,848,058.38/32,437.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.89

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