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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.66, 44,973.73 and 17,685.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.66, 44,973.73 and 17,685.66 is: 24,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.66 : 44,973.73 = 17,685.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.66/44,973.73 = 17,685.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.66x = 44,973.73 × 17,685.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.66x = 795,390,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,390,053.50/32,589.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.21

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