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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.76, 44,933.88 and 17,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.76, 44,933.88 and 17,656.76 is: 24,366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.76 : 44,933.88 = 17,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.76/44,933.88 = 17,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.76x = 44,933.88 × 17,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.76x = 793,386,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,386,735.03/32,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.35

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