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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.61, 44,995.07 and 17,701.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.61, 44,995.07 and 17,701.61 is: 24,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.61 : 44,995.07 = 17,701.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.61/44,995.07 = 17,701.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.61x = 44,995.07 × 17,701.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.61x = 796,485,092.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,485,092.55/32,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.85

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