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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.16, 44,992.44 and 17,699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.16, 44,992.44 and 17,699.16 is: 24,424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.16 : 44,992.44 = 17,699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.16/44,992.44 = 17,699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.16x = 44,992.44 × 17,699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.16x = 796,328,394.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,328,394.35/32,603.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.88

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