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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.76, 44,766.94 and 17,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.76, 44,766.94 and 17,535.76 is: 24,199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.76 : 44,766.94 = 17,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.76/44,766.94 = 17,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.76x = 44,766.94 × 17,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.76x = 785,022,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,022,315.77/32,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.39

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