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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.24, 44,986.98 and 17,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.24, 44,986.98 and 17,695.24 is: 24,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.24 : 44,986.98 = 17,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.24/44,986.98 = 17,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.24x = 44,986.98 × 17,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.24x = 796,055,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,055,407.98/32,599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,419.45

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