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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,490.76, 44,837.26 and 17,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,490.76, 44,837.26 and 17,586.76 is: 24,269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,490.76 : 44,837.26 = 17,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,490.76/44,837.26 = 17,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,490.76x = 44,837.26 × 17,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,490.76x = 788,542,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,542,130.68/32,490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.73

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