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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.98, 44,855.48 and 17,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.98, 44,855.48 and 17,599.98 is: 24,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.98 : 44,855.48 = 17,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.98/44,855.48 = 17,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.98x = 44,855.48 × 17,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.98x = 789,455,594.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,455,594.89/32,503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.97

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