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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,601.92, 44,990.88 and 17,697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,601.92, 44,990.88 and 17,697.92 is: 24,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,601.92 : 44,990.88 = 17,697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,601.92/44,990.88 = 17,697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,601.92x = 44,990.88 × 17,697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,601.92x = 796,244,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,244,994.97/32,601.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.25

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