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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.18, 44,968.77 and 17,682.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.18, 44,968.77 and 17,682.18 is: 24,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.18 : 44,968.77 = 17,682.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.18/44,968.77 = 17,682.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.18x = 44,968.77 × 17,682.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.18x = 795,145,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,145,885.52/32,586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.32

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