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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.16, 44,975.80 and 17,687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.16, 44,975.80 and 17,687.16 is: 24,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.16 : 44,975.80 = 17,687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.16/44,975.80 = 17,687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.16x = 44,975.80 × 17,687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.16x = 795,493,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,493,957.85/32,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.28

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