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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.19, 44,770.22 and 17,538.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.19, 44,770.22 and 17,538.19 is: 24,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.19 : 44,770.22 = 17,538.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.19/44,770.22 = 17,538.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.19x = 44,770.22 × 17,538.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.19x = 785,188,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,188,490.85/32,442.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.70

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