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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,491.26, 44,837.96 and 17,587.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,491.26, 44,837.96 and 17,587.26 is: 24,270.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,491.26 : 44,837.96 = 17,587.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,491.26/44,837.96 = 17,587.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,491.26x = 44,837.96 × 17,587.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,491.26x = 788,576,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,576,772.45/32,491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.43

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