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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.63, 44,773.65 and 17,540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.63, 44,773.65 and 17,540.63 is: 24,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.63 : 44,773.65 = 17,540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.63/44,773.65 = 17,540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.63x = 44,773.65 × 17,540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.63x = 785,357,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,357,804.53/32,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.10

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