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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.61, 44,993.69 and 17,700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.61, 44,993.69 and 17,700.61 is: 24,426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.61 : 44,993.69 = 17,700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.61/44,993.69 = 17,700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.61x = 44,993.69 × 17,700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.61x = 796,415,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,415,670.65/32,604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.47

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