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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.12, 44,975.52 and 17,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.12, 44,975.52 and 17,687.12 is: 24,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.12 : 44,975.52 = 17,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.12/44,975.52 = 17,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.12x = 44,975.52 × 17,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.12x = 795,487,419.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,487,419.30/32,591.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.10

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