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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.52, 44,996.96 and 17,702.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.52, 44,996.96 and 17,702.52 is: 24,429.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.52 : 44,996.96 = 17,702.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.52/44,996.96 = 17,702.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.52x = 44,996.96 × 17,702.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.52x = 796,559,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,559,584.34/32,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.46

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