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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.52, 44,999.72 and 17,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.52, 44,999.72 and 17,704.52 is: 24,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.52 : 44,999.72 = 17,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.52/44,999.72 = 17,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.52x = 44,999.72 × 17,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.52x = 796,698,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,698,442.73/32,608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,432.22

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