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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,441.28, 44,768.94 and 17,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,441.28, 44,768.94 and 17,537.28 is: 24,201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,441.28 : 44,768.94 = 17,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,441.28/44,768.94 = 17,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,441.28x = 44,768.94 × 17,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,441.28x = 785,125,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,125,436.08/32,441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.43

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