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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.61, 44,996.44 and 17,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.61, 44,996.44 and 17,702.61 is: 24,429.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.61 : 44,996.44 = 17,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.61/44,996.44 = 17,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.61x = 44,996.44 × 17,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.61x = 796,554,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,554,428.71/32,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.23

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