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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,607.52, 44,998.34 and 17,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,607.52, 44,998.34 and 17,703.52 is: 24,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,607.52 : 44,998.34 = 17,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,607.52/44,998.34 = 17,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,607.52x = 44,998.34 × 17,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,607.52x = 796,629,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,629,012.16/32,607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.84

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