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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.26, 44,853.14 and 17,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.26, 44,853.14 and 17,598.26 is: 24,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.26 : 44,853.14 = 17,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.26/44,853.14 = 17,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.26x = 44,853.14 × 17,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.26x = 789,337,219.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,337,219.54/32,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.61

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