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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.48, 44,969.36 and 17,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.48, 44,969.36 and 17,682.48 is: 24,401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.48 : 44,969.36 = 17,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.48/44,969.36 = 17,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.48x = 44,969.36 × 17,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.48x = 795,169,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,169,808.81/32,586.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.83

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