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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.65, 44,854.79 and 17,599.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.65, 44,854.79 and 17,599.65 is: 24,287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.65 : 44,854.79 = 17,599.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.65/44,854.79 = 17,599.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.65x = 44,854.79 × 17,599.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.65x = 789,428,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,428,604.82/32,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.38

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