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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.14, 44,863.98 and 17,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.14, 44,863.98 and 17,606.14 is: 24,296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.14 : 44,863.98 = 17,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.14/44,863.98 = 17,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.14x = 44,863.98 × 17,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.14x = 789,881,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,881,512.84/32,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.47

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