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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,583.41, 44,965.10 and 17,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,583.41, 44,965.10 and 17,679.41 is: 24,397.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,583.41 : 44,965.10 = 17,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,583.41/44,965.10 = 17,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,583.41x = 44,965.10 × 17,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,583.41x = 794,956,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,956,438.59/32,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.58

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