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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.08, 44,971.55 and 17,684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.08, 44,971.55 and 17,684.08 is: 24,404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.08 : 44,971.55 = 17,684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.08/44,971.55 = 17,684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.08x = 44,971.55 × 17,684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.08x = 795,280,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,280,487.92/32,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.03

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