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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,579.72, 44,960.10 and 17,675.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,579.72, 44,960.10 and 17,675.72 is: 24,392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,579.72 : 44,960.10 = 17,675.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,579.72/44,960.10 = 17,675.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,579.72x = 44,960.10 × 17,675.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,579.72x = 794,702,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,702,138.77/32,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.54

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