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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.36, 44,993.34 and 17,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.36, 44,993.34 and 17,700.36 is: 24,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.36 : 44,993.34 = 17,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.36/44,993.34 = 17,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.36x = 44,993.34 × 17,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.36x = 796,398,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,398,315.60/32,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.13

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