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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.68, 44,968.08 and 17,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.68, 44,968.08 and 17,681.68 is: 24,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.68 : 44,968.08 = 17,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.68/44,968.08 = 17,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.68x = 44,968.08 × 17,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.68x = 795,111,200.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,111,200.77/32,585.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.63

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