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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.01, 44,866.41 and 17,608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.01, 44,866.41 and 17,608.01 is: 24,298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.01 : 44,866.41 = 17,608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.01/44,866.41 = 17,608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.01x = 44,866.41 × 17,608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.01x = 790,008,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,008,195.94/32,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.97

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