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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.68, 44,962.56 and 17,677.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.68, 44,962.56 and 17,677.68 is: 24,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.68 : 44,962.56 = 17,677.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.68/44,962.56 = 17,677.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.68x = 44,962.56 × 17,677.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.68x = 794,833,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,833,747.66/32,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.11

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