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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.38, 44,971.96 and 17,684.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.38, 44,971.96 and 17,684.38 is: 24,404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.38 : 44,971.96 = 17,684.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.38/44,971.96 = 17,684.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.38x = 44,971.96 × 17,684.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.38x = 795,301,005.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,301,005.13/32,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.44

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