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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.76, 44,938.02 and 17,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.76, 44,938.02 and 17,659.76 is: 24,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.76 : 44,938.02 = 17,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.76/44,938.02 = 17,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.76x = 44,938.02 × 17,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.76x = 793,594,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,594,648.08/32,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.49

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