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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,604.92, 44,995.02 and 17,700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,604.92, 44,995.02 and 17,700.92 is: 24,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,604.92 : 44,995.02 = 17,700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,604.92/44,995.02 = 17,700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,604.92x = 44,995.02 × 17,700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,604.92x = 796,453,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,453,249.42/32,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.39

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