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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.01, 44,865.03 and 17,607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.01, 44,865.03 and 17,607.01 is: 24,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.01 : 44,865.03 = 17,607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.01/44,865.03 = 17,607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.01x = 44,865.03 × 17,607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.01x = 789,939,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,939,031.86/32,511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.59

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