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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,606.92, 44,997.78 and 17,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,606.92, 44,997.78 and 17,702.92 is: 24,430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,606.92 : 44,997.78 = 17,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,606.92/44,997.78 = 17,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,606.92x = 44,997.78 × 17,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,606.92x = 796,592,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,592,099.52/32,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.15

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