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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.50, 44,867.34 and 17,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.50, 44,867.34 and 17,608.50 is: 24,299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.50 : 44,867.34 = 17,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.50/44,867.34 = 17,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.50x = 44,867.34 × 17,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.50x = 790,046,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,046,556.39/32,512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,299.78

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