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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.97, 44,209.46 and 17,696.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.97, 44,209.46 and 17,696.79 is: 24,421.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.97 : 44,209.46 = 17,696.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.97/44,209.46 = 17,696.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.97x = 44,209.46 × 17,696.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.97x = 782,365,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,365,533.49/32,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.47

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