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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.59, 44,970.88 and 17,683.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.59, 44,970.88 and 17,683.59 is: 24,403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.59 : 44,970.88 = 17,683.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.59/44,970.88 = 17,683.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.59x = 44,970.88 × 17,683.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.59x = 795,246,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,246,761.45/32,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.36

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