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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.84, 44,866.40 and 17,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.84, 44,866.40 and 17,607.84 is: 24,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.84 : 44,866.40 = 17,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.84/44,866.40 = 17,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.84x = 44,866.40 × 17,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.84x = 790,000,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,000,304.54/32,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.85

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