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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591, 44,975.62 and 17,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591, 44,975.62 and 17,687 is: 24,408.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591 : 44,975.62 = 17,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591/44,975.62 = 17,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591x = 44,975.62 × 17,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591x = 795,483,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,483,790.94/32,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.08

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