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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,508.84, 44,862.26 and 17,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,508.84, 44,862.26 and 17,604.84 is: 24,294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,508.84 : 44,862.26 = 17,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,508.84/44,862.26 = 17,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,508.84x = 44,862.26 × 17,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,508.84x = 789,792,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,792,989.55/32,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.71

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