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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.93, 44,968.43 and 17,681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.93, 44,968.43 and 17,681.93 is: 24,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.93 : 44,968.43 = 17,681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.93/44,968.43 = 17,681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.93x = 44,968.43 × 17,681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.93x = 795,128,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,128,543.06/32,585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.98

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