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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,560.94, 44,934.37 and 17,656.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,560.94, 44,934.37 and 17,656.94 is: 24,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,560.94 : 44,934.37 = 17,656.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,560.94/44,934.37 = 17,656.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,560.94x = 44,934.37 × 17,656.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,560.94x = 793,403,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,403,475.03/32,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.73

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