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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.38, 44,976.10 and 17,687.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.38, 44,976.10 and 17,687.38 is: 24,408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.38 : 44,976.10 = 17,687.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.38/44,976.10 = 17,687.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.38x = 44,976.10 × 17,687.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.38x = 795,509,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,509,371.62/32,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.58

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