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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.26, 44,770.19 and 17,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.26, 44,770.19 and 17,538.26 is: 24,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.26 : 44,770.19 = 17,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.26/44,770.19 = 17,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.26x = 44,770.19 × 17,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.26x = 785,190,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,190,920.93/32,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.72

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