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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.12, 44,972.76 and 17,685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.12, 44,972.76 and 17,685.12 is: 24,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.12 : 44,972.76 = 17,685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.12/44,972.76 = 17,685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.12x = 44,972.76 × 17,685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.12x = 795,348,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,348,657.33/32,589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.34

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