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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.39, 44,969.19 and 17,682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.39, 44,969.19 and 17,682.39 is: 24,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.39 : 44,969.19 = 17,682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.39/44,969.19 = 17,682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.39x = 44,969.19 × 17,682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.39x = 795,162,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,162,755.56/32,586.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.68

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