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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.40, 44,967.86 and 17,681.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.40, 44,967.86 and 17,681.40 is: 24,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.40 : 44,967.86 = 17,681.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.40/44,967.86 = 17,681.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.40x = 44,967.86 × 17,681.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.40x = 795,094,719.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,094,719.80/32,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.34

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