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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.26, 44,858.64 and 17,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.26, 44,858.64 and 17,602.26 is: 24,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.26 : 44,858.64 = 17,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.26/44,858.64 = 17,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.26x = 44,858.64 × 17,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.26x = 789,613,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,613,444.53/32,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.12

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