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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.51, 44,861.58 and 17,604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.51, 44,861.58 and 17,604.51 is: 24,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.51 : 44,861.58 = 17,604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.51/44,861.58 = 17,604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.51x = 44,861.58 × 17,604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.51x = 789,766,133.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,766,133.73/32,508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.14

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