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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,492.63, 44,839.97 and 17,588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,492.63, 44,839.97 and 17,588.63 is: 24,272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,492.63 : 44,839.97 = 17,588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,492.63/44,839.97 = 17,588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,492.63x = 44,839.97 × 17,588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,492.63x = 788,673,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,673,641.54/32,492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.39

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