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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.11, 44,997.13 and 17,703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.11, 44,997.13 and 17,703.11 is: 24,429.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.11 : 44,997.13 = 17,703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.11/44,997.13 = 17,703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.11x = 44,997.13 × 17,703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.11x = 796,589,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,589,142.07/32,607.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.92

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