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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.12, 44,990.58 and 17,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.12, 44,990.58 and 17,698.12 is: 24,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.12 : 44,990.58 = 17,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.12/44,990.58 = 17,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.12x = 44,990.58 × 17,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.12x = 796,248,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,248,683.71/32,602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.22

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