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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,497.76, 44,846.98 and 17,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,497.76, 44,846.98 and 17,593.76 is: 24,279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,497.76 : 44,846.98 = 17,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,497.76/44,846.98 = 17,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,497.76x = 44,846.98 × 17,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,497.76x = 789,027,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,027,002.84/32,497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.43

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