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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.64, 44,989.06 and 17,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.64, 44,989.06 and 17,697.32 is: 24,421.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.64 : 44,989.06 = 17,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.64/44,989.06 = 17,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.64x = 44,989.06 × 17,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.64x = 796,185,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,185,791.32/32,601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.65

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