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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.56, 44,867.40 and 17,608.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.56, 44,867.40 and 17,608.56 is: 24,299.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.56 : 44,867.40 = 17,608.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.56/44,867.40 = 17,608.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.56x = 44,867.40 × 17,608.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.56x = 790,050,304.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,050,304.94/32,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,299.85

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