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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.88, 44,961.60 and 17,676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.88, 44,961.60 and 17,676.88 is: 24,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.88 : 44,961.60 = 17,676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.88/44,961.60 = 17,676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.88x = 44,961.60 × 17,676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.88x = 794,780,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,780,807.81/32,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.09

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