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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.39, 44,970.60 and 17,683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.39, 44,970.60 and 17,683.39 is: 24,403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.39 : 44,970.60 = 17,683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.39/44,970.60 = 17,683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.39x = 44,970.60 × 17,683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.39x = 795,232,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,232,658.33/32,587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.08

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