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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.56, 44,991.36 and 17,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.56, 44,991.36 and 17,698.56 is: 24,423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.56 : 44,991.36 = 17,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.56/44,991.36 = 17,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.56x = 44,991.36 × 17,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.56x = 796,282,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,282,284.44/32,602.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,423.92

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