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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.36, 44,957.46 and 17,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.36, 44,957.46 and 17,674.36 is: 24,390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.36 : 44,957.46 = 17,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.36/44,957.46 = 17,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.36x = 44,957.46 × 17,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.36x = 794,594,332.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,594,332.73/32,578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,390.25

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