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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.70, 44,857.86 and 17,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.70, 44,857.86 and 17,601.70 is: 24,290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.70 : 44,857.86 = 17,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.70/44,857.86 = 17,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.70x = 44,857.86 × 17,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.70x = 789,574,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,574,594.36/32,505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.34

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