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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.84, 44,867.78 and 17,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.84, 44,867.78 and 17,608.84 is: 24,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.84 : 44,867.78 = 17,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.84/44,867.78 = 17,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.84x = 44,867.78 × 17,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.84x = 790,069,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,069,559.18/32,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.23

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