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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.43, 44,969.12 and 17,682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.43, 44,969.12 and 17,682.43 is: 24,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.43 : 44,969.12 = 17,682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.43/44,969.12 = 17,682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.43x = 44,969.12 × 17,682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.43x = 795,163,228.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,163,228.15/32,586.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.67

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