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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.39, 44,766.36 and 17,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.39, 44,766.36 and 17,535.39 is: 24,198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.39 : 44,766.36 = 17,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.39/44,766.36 = 17,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.39x = 44,766.36 × 17,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.39x = 784,995,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,995,581.48/32,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198.84

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