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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,509.16, 44,862.36 and 17,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,509.16, 44,862.36 and 17,605.16 is: 24,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,509.16 : 44,862.36 = 17,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,509.16/44,862.36 = 17,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,509.16x = 44,862.36 × 17,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,509.16x = 789,809,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,809,025.78/32,509.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,294.97

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