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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,602.92, 44,992.26 and 17,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,602.92, 44,992.26 and 17,698.92 is: 24,424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,602.92 : 44,992.26 = 17,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,602.92/44,992.26 = 17,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,602.92x = 44,992.26 × 17,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,602.92x = 796,314,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,314,410.36/32,602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.63

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