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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.92, 44,968.55 and 17,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.92, 44,968.55 and 17,681.92 is: 24,401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.92 : 44,968.55 = 17,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.92/44,968.55 = 17,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.92x = 44,968.55 × 17,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.92x = 795,130,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,130,102.79/32,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.03

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