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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,600.50, 44,989.65 and 17,697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,600.50, 44,989.65 and 17,697.46 is: 24,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,600.50 : 44,989.65 = 17,697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,600.50/44,989.65 = 17,697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,600.50x = 44,989.65 × 17,697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,600.50x = 796,202,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,202,531.29/32,600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.02

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