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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.79, 44,768.36 and 17,536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.79, 44,768.36 and 17,536.79 is: 24,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.79 : 44,768.36 = 17,536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.79/44,768.36 = 17,536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.79x = 44,768.36 × 17,536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.79x = 785,093,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,093,327.96/32,440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.81

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