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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.28, 44,933.19 and 17,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.28, 44,933.19 and 17,656.28 is: 24,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.28 : 44,933.19 = 17,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.28/44,933.19 = 17,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.28x = 44,933.19 × 17,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.28x = 793,352,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,352,983.93/32,560.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.67

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