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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.75, 44,867.60 and 17,608.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.75, 44,867.60 and 17,608.75 is: 24,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.75 : 44,867.60 = 17,608.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.75/44,867.60 = 17,608.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.75x = 44,867.60 × 17,608.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.75x = 790,062,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,062,351.50/32,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.08

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