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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.15, 44,858.23 and 17,602.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.15, 44,858.23 and 17,602.15 is: 24,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.15 : 44,858.23 = 17,602.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.15/44,858.23 = 17,602.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.15x = 44,858.23 × 17,602.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.15x = 789,601,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,601,293.19/32,506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.83

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