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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.09, 44,972.96 and 17,685.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.09, 44,972.96 and 17,685.09 is: 24,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.09 : 44,972.96 = 17,685.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.09/44,972.96 = 17,685.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.09x = 44,972.96 × 17,685.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.09x = 795,350,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,350,756.74/32,589.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.43

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