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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601, 44,990.34 and 17,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601, 44,990.34 and 17,697.96 is: 24,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601 : 44,990.34 = 17,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601/44,990.34 = 17,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601x = 44,990.34 × 17,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601x = 796,237,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,237,237.71/32,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.71

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