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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,539.63, 44,904.71 and 17,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,539.63, 44,904.71 and 17,635.63 is: 24,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,539.63 : 44,904.71 = 17,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,539.63/44,904.71 = 17,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,539.63x = 44,904.71 × 17,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,539.63x = 791,922,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,922,850.82/32,539.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,337.18

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