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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,513.84, 44,869.16 and 17,609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,513.84, 44,869.16 and 17,609.84 is: 24,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,513.84 : 44,869.16 = 17,609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,513.84/44,869.16 = 17,609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,513.84x = 44,869.16 × 17,609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,513.84x = 790,138,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,138,728.53/32,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.61

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