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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,588.54, 44,972.18 and 17,684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,588.54, 44,972.18 and 17,684.54 is: 24,404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,588.54 : 44,972.18 = 17,684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,588.54/44,972.18 = 17,684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,588.54x = 44,972.18 × 17,684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,588.54x = 795,312,002.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,312,002.81/32,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.66

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