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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,578.88, 44,958.85 and 17,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,578.88, 44,958.85 and 17,674.88 is: 24,391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,578.88 : 44,958.85 = 17,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,578.88/44,958.85 = 17,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,578.88x = 44,958.85 × 17,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,578.88x = 794,642,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,642,009.71/32,578.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.33

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