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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.70, 44,845.44 and 17,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.70, 44,845.44 and 17,592.70 is: 24,277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.70 : 44,845.44 = 17,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.70/44,845.44 = 17,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.70x = 44,845.44 × 17,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.70x = 788,952,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,952,372.29/32,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.92

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