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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.36, 44,909.52 and 17,639.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.36, 44,909.52 and 17,639.36 is: 24,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.36 : 44,909.52 = 17,639.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.36/44,909.52 = 17,639.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.36x = 44,909.52 × 17,639.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.36x = 792,175,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,175,190.71/32,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,342.15

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