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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.12, 44,989.20 and 17,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.12, 44,989.20 and 17,697.12 is: 24,421.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.12 : 44,989.20 = 17,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.12/44,989.20 = 17,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.12x = 44,989.20 × 17,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.12x = 796,179,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,179,271.10/32,601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.84

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