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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.06, 44,870.85 and 17,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.06, 44,870.85 and 17,611.06 is: 24,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.06 : 44,870.85 = 17,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.06/44,870.85 = 17,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.06x = 44,870.85 × 17,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.06x = 790,223,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,223,231.60/32,515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.30

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