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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.25, 44,975.97 and 17,687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.25, 44,975.97 and 17,687.25 is: 24,408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.25 : 44,975.97 = 17,687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.25/44,975.97 = 17,687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.25x = 44,975.97 × 17,687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.25x = 795,501,225.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,501,225.38/32,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.43

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