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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.28, 44,865.72 and 17,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.28, 44,865.72 and 17,607.28 is: 24,298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.28 : 44,865.72 = 17,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.28/44,865.72 = 17,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.28x = 44,865.72 × 17,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.28x = 789,963,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,963,294.44/32,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.13

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