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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.50, 44,998.53 and 17,703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.50, 44,998.53 and 17,703.50 is: 24,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.50 : 44,998.53 = 17,703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.50/44,998.53 = 17,703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.50x = 44,998.53 × 17,703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.50x = 796,631,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,631,475.86/32,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.93

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