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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.62, 44,970.69 and 17,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.62, 44,970.69 and 17,683.62 is: 24,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.62 : 44,970.69 = 17,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.62/44,970.69 = 17,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.62x = 44,970.69 × 17,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.62x = 795,244,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,244,593.10/32,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.27

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