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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.64, 44,868.78 and 17,609.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.64, 44,868.78 and 17,609.64 is: 24,301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.64 : 44,868.78 = 17,609.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.64/44,868.78 = 17,609.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.64x = 44,868.78 × 17,609.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.64x = 790,123,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,123,063.04/32,513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.28

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