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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.24, 44,989.76 and 17,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.24, 44,989.76 and 17,697.24 is: 24,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.24 : 44,989.76 = 17,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.24/44,989.76 = 17,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.24x = 44,989.76 × 17,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.24x = 796,194,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,194,580.26/32,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.22

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