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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.70, 44,766.64 and 17,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.70, 44,766.64 and 17,535.70 is: 24,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.70 : 44,766.64 = 17,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.70/44,766.64 = 17,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.70x = 44,766.64 × 17,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.70x = 785,014,369.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,014,369.05/32,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.19

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