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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,582.91, 44,964.41 and 17,678.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,582.91, 44,964.41 and 17,678.91 is: 24,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,582.91 : 44,964.41 = 17,678.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,582.91/44,964.41 = 17,678.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,582.91x = 44,964.41 × 17,678.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,582.91x = 794,921,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,921,669.20/32,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.89

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