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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,583.91, 44,965.78 and 17,679.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,583.91, 44,965.78 and 17,679.91 is: 24,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,583.91 : 44,965.78 = 17,679.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,583.91/44,965.78 = 17,679.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,583.91x = 44,965.78 × 17,679.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,583.91x = 794,990,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,990,943.48/32,583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.27

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