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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,515.66, 44,871.33 and 17,611.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,515.66, 44,871.33 and 17,611.66 is: 24,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,515.66 : 44,871.33 = 17,611.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,515.66/44,871.33 = 17,611.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,515.66x = 44,871.33 × 17,611.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,515.66x = 790,258,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,258,607.71/32,515.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.94

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