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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.22, 44,866.91 and 17,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.22, 44,866.91 and 17,608.22 is: 24,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.22 : 44,866.91 = 17,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.22/44,866.91 = 17,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.22x = 44,866.91 × 17,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.22x = 790,026,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,026,409.94/32,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,299.37

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