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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.11, 44,994.38 and 17,701.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.11, 44,994.38 and 17,701.11 is: 24,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.11 : 44,994.38 = 17,701.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.11/44,994.38 = 17,701.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.11x = 44,994.38 × 17,701.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.11x = 796,450,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,450,381.26/32,605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.16

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