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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.36, 44,976.06 and 17,687.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.36, 44,976.06 and 17,687.36 is: 24,408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.36 : 44,976.06 = 17,687.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.36/44,976.06 = 17,687.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.36x = 44,976.06 × 17,687.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.36x = 795,507,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,507,539.72/32,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.54

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