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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.39, 44,770.50 and 17,538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.39, 44,770.50 and 17,538.39 is: 24,202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.39 : 44,770.50 = 17,538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.39/44,770.50 = 17,538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.39x = 44,770.50 × 17,538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.39x = 785,202,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,202,489.50/32,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.98

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