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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.72, 44,868.99 and 17,609.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.72, 44,868.99 and 17,609.72 is: 24,301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.72 : 44,868.99 = 17,609.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.72/44,868.99 = 17,609.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.72x = 44,868.99 × 17,609.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.72x = 790,130,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,130,126.24/32,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.44

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