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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,590.54, 44,974.94 and 17,686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,590.54, 44,974.94 and 17,686.54 is: 24,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,590.54 : 44,974.94 = 17,686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,590.54/44,974.94 = 17,686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,590.54x = 44,974.94 × 17,686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,590.54x = 795,451,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,451,075.31/32,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.42

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