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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,538.63, 44,903.33 and 17,634.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,538.63, 44,903.33 and 17,634.63 is: 24,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,538.63 : 44,903.33 = 17,634.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,538.63/44,903.33 = 17,634.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,538.63x = 44,903.33 × 17,634.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,538.63x = 791,853,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,853,610.32/32,538.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.80

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