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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.11, 44,995.76 and 17,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.11, 44,995.76 and 17,702.11 is: 24,428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.11 : 44,995.76 = 17,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.11/44,995.76 = 17,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.11x = 44,995.76 × 17,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.11x = 796,519,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,519,804.54/32,606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.54

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