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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,507.64, 44,860.52 and 17,603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,507.64, 44,860.52 and 17,603.64 is: 24,293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,507.64 : 44,860.52 = 17,603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,507.64/44,860.52 = 17,603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,507.64x = 44,860.52 × 17,603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,507.64x = 789,708,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,708,444.29/32,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.01

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