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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,582.89, 44,964.36 and 17,678.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,582.89, 44,964.36 and 17,678.89 is: 24,396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,582.89 : 44,964.36 = 17,678.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,582.89/44,964.36 = 17,678.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,582.89x = 44,964.36 × 17,678.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,582.89x = 794,919,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,919,974.36/32,582.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.85

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