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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.36, 44,977.44 and 17,688.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.36, 44,977.44 and 17,688.36 is: 24,409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.36 : 44,977.44 = 17,688.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.36/44,977.44 = 17,688.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.36x = 44,977.44 × 17,688.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.36x = 795,577,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,577,150.60/32,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.93

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