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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,495.76, 44,844.21 and 17,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,495.76, 44,844.21 and 17,591.76 is: 24,276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,495.76 : 44,844.21 = 17,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,495.76/44,844.21 = 17,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,495.76x = 44,844.21 × 17,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,495.76x = 788,888,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,888,579.71/32,495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.66

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