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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.28, 44,867.10 and 17,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.28, 44,867.10 and 17,608.28 is: 24,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.28 : 44,867.10 = 17,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.28/44,867.10 = 17,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.28x = 44,867.10 × 17,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.28x = 790,032,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,032,459.59/32,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,299.51

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