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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.25, 44,974.55 and 17,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.25, 44,974.55 and 17,686.25 is: 24,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.25 : 44,974.55 = 17,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.25/44,974.55 = 17,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.25x = 44,974.55 × 17,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.25x = 795,431,134.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,431,134.94/32,590.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.03

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