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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,535.78, 44,899.38 and 17,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,535.78, 44,899.38 and 17,631.78 is: 24,331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,535.78 : 44,899.38 = 17,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,535.78/44,899.38 = 17,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,535.78x = 44,899.38 × 17,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,535.78x = 791,655,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,655,990.30/32,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.86

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