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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.50, 44,991.45 and 17,698.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.50, 44,991.45 and 17,698.50 is: 24,423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.50 : 44,991.45 = 17,698.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.50/44,991.45 = 17,698.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.50x = 44,991.45 × 17,698.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.50x = 796,281,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,281,177.83/32,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.93

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