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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.92, 44,767.15 and 17,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.92, 44,767.15 and 17,535.92 is: 24,199.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.92 : 44,767.15 = 17,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.92/44,767.15 = 17,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.92x = 44,767.15 × 17,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.92x = 785,032,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,032,893.35/32,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.60

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