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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.68, 44,855.10 and 17,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.68, 44,855.10 and 17,599.68 is: 24,287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.68 : 44,855.10 = 17,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.68/44,855.10 = 17,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.68x = 44,855.10 × 17,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.68x = 789,435,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,435,406.37/32,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.57

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