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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520, 44,877.60 and 17,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520, 44,877.60 and 17,616 is: 24,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520 : 44,877.60 = 17,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520/44,877.60 = 17,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520x = 44,877.60 × 17,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520x = 790,563,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,563,801.60/32,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.08

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