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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.06, 44,997.69 and 17,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.06, 44,997.69 and 17,703.06 is: 24,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.06 : 44,997.69 = 17,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.06/44,997.69 = 17,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.06x = 44,997.69 × 17,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.06x = 796,596,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,596,805.93/32,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.19

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