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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,583.66, 44,965.44 and 17,679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,583.66, 44,965.44 and 17,679.66 is: 24,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,583.66 : 44,965.44 = 17,679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,583.66/44,965.44 = 17,679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,583.66x = 44,965.44 × 17,679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,583.66x = 794,973,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,973,690.95/32,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.92

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