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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.92, 44,993.64 and 17,699.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.92, 44,993.64 and 17,699.92 is: 24,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.92 : 44,993.64 = 17,699.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.92/44,993.64 = 17,699.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.92x = 44,993.64 × 17,699.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.92x = 796,383,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,383,828.51/32,603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.01

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