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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.55, 44,976.30 and 17,687.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.55, 44,976.30 and 17,687.55 is: 24,408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.55 : 44,976.30 = 17,687.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.55/44,976.30 = 17,687.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.55x = 44,976.30 × 17,687.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.55x = 795,520,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,520,555.07/32,591.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.80

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