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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,544.36, 44,910.90 and 17,640.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,544.36, 44,910.90 and 17,640.36 is: 24,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,544.36 : 44,910.90 = 17,640.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,544.36/44,910.90 = 17,640.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,544.36x = 44,910.90 × 17,640.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,544.36x = 792,244,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,244,443.92/32,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,343.53

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