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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.02, 44,866.71 and 17,608.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.02, 44,866.71 and 17,608.02 is: 24,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.02 : 44,866.71 = 17,608.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.02/44,866.71 = 17,608.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.02x = 44,866.71 × 17,608.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.02x = 790,013,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,013,927.01/32,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,299.13

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