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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.12, 44,956.56 and 17,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.12, 44,956.56 and 17,673.12 is: 24,388.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.12 : 44,956.56 = 17,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.12/44,956.56 = 17,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.12x = 44,956.56 × 17,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.12x = 794,522,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,522,679.67/32,577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.98

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