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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,442.75, 44,771.04 and 17,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,442.75, 44,771.04 and 17,538.75 is: 24,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,442.75 : 44,771.04 = 17,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,442.75/44,771.04 = 17,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,442.75x = 44,771.04 × 17,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,442.75x = 785,228,077.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,228,077.80/32,442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.50

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