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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,502.65, 44,853.41 and 17,598.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,502.65, 44,853.41 and 17,598.65 is: 24,286.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,502.65 : 44,853.41 = 17,598.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,502.65/44,853.41 = 17,598.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,502.65x = 44,853.41 × 17,598.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,502.65x = 789,359,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,359,283.63/32,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.00

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