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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.92, 44,971.30 and 17,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.92, 44,971.30 and 17,683.92 is: 24,403.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.92 : 44,971.30 = 17,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.92/44,971.30 = 17,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.92x = 44,971.30 × 17,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.92x = 795,268,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,268,871.50/32,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.79

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