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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.79, 44,766.98 and 17,535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.79, 44,766.98 and 17,535.79 is: 24,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.79 : 44,766.98 = 17,535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.79/44,766.98 = 17,535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.79x = 44,766.98 × 17,535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.79x = 785,024,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,024,272.54/32,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.43

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