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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.67, 44,992.98 and 17,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.67, 44,992.98 and 17,699.67 is: 24,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.67 : 44,992.98 = 17,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.67/44,992.98 = 17,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.67x = 44,992.98 × 17,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.67x = 796,360,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,360,898.32/32,603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,425.50

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