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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.35, 44,865.71 and 17,607.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.35, 44,865.71 and 17,607.35 is: 24,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.35 : 44,865.71 = 17,607.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.35/44,865.71 = 17,607.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.35x = 44,865.71 × 17,607.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.35x = 789,966,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,966,258.97/32,511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.17

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