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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.06, 44,999.07 and 17,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.06, 44,999.07 and 17,704.06 is: 24,431.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.06 : 44,999.07 = 17,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.06/44,999.07 = 17,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.06x = 44,999.07 × 17,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.06x = 796,666,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,666,235.22/32,608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.57

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