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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,510.75, 44,864.84 and 17,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,510.75, 44,864.84 and 17,606.75 is: 24,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,510.75 : 44,864.84 = 17,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,510.75/44,864.84 = 17,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,510.75x = 44,864.84 × 17,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,510.75x = 789,923,933.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,923,933.64/32,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.32

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