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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.39, 44,767.74 and 17,536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.39, 44,767.74 and 17,536.39 is: 24,200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.39 : 44,767.74 = 17,536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.39/44,767.74 = 17,536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.39x = 44,767.74 × 17,536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.39x = 785,064,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,064,548.06/32,440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.22

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