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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,605.92, 44,996.40 and 17,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,605.92, 44,996.40 and 17,701.92 is: 24,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,605.92 : 44,996.40 = 17,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,605.92/44,996.40 = 17,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,605.92x = 44,996.40 × 17,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,605.92x = 796,522,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,522,673.09/32,605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.77

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