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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,562.76, 44,936.64 and 17,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,562.76, 44,936.64 and 17,658.76 is: 24,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,562.76 : 44,936.64 = 17,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,562.76/44,936.64 = 17,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,562.76x = 44,936.64 × 17,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,562.76x = 793,525,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,525,340.97/32,562.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.11

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