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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.68, 44,969.46 and 17,682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.68, 44,969.46 and 17,682.68 is: 24,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.68 : 44,969.46 = 17,682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.68/44,969.46 = 17,682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.68x = 44,969.46 × 17,682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.68x = 795,180,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,180,570.95/32,586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.01

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