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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,444.76, 44,773.76 and 17,540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,444.76, 44,773.76 and 17,540.76 is: 24,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,444.76 : 44,773.76 = 17,540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,444.76/44,773.76 = 17,540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,444.76x = 44,773.76 × 17,540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,444.76x = 785,365,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,365,778.46/32,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.24

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