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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,583.67, 44,965.44 and 17,679.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,583.67, 44,965.44 and 17,679.67 is: 24,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,583.67 : 44,965.44 = 17,679.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,583.67/44,965.44 = 17,679.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,583.67x = 44,965.44 × 17,679.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,583.67x = 794,974,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,974,028.19/32,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.93

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