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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.29, 44,767.67 and 17,536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.29, 44,767.67 and 17,536.29 is: 24,200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.29 : 44,767.67 = 17,536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.29/44,767.67 = 17,536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.29x = 44,767.67 × 17,536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.29x = 785,058,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,058,756.06/32,440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.12

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