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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.76, 44,858 and 17,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.76, 44,858 and 17,601.76 is: 24,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.76 : 44,858 = 17,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.76/44,858 = 17,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.76x = 44,858 × 17,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.76x = 789,579,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,579,750.08/32,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.46

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