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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,538.06, 44,902.59 and 17,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,538.06, 44,902.59 and 17,634.06 is: 24,335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,538.06 : 44,902.59 = 17,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,538.06/44,902.59 = 17,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,538.06x = 44,902.59 × 17,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,538.06x = 791,814,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,814,966.22/32,538.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.04

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