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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.26, 44,995.30 and 17,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.26, 44,995.30 and 17,701.26 is: 24,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.26 : 44,995.30 = 17,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.26/44,995.30 = 17,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.26x = 44,995.30 × 17,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.26x = 796,473,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,473,504.08/32,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.76

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