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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,589.75, 44,973.86 and 17,685.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,589.75, 44,973.86 and 17,685.75 is: 24,406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,589.75 : 44,973.86 = 17,685.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,589.75/44,973.86 = 17,685.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,589.75x = 44,973.86 × 17,685.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,589.75x = 795,396,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,396,444.50/32,589.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.34

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