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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,584.89, 44,967.12 and 17,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,584.89, 44,967.12 and 17,680.89 is: 24,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,584.89 : 44,967.12 = 17,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,584.89/44,967.12 = 17,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,584.89x = 44,967.12 × 17,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,584.89x = 795,058,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,058,702.34/32,584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.61

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