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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.72, 48,897.06 and 17,592.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.72, 48,897.06 and 17,592.64 is: 26,398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.72 : 48,897.06 = 17,592.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.72/48,897.06 = 17,592.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.72x = 48,897.06 × 17,592.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.72x = 860,228,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,228,542.93/32,585.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,398.94

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