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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.74, 44,993.86 and 17,700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.74, 44,993.86 and 17,700.74 is: 24,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.74 : 44,993.86 = 17,700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.74/44,993.86 = 17,700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.74x = 44,993.86 × 17,700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.74x = 796,424,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,424,348.24/32,604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.65

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