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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.47, 44,977.62 and 17,688.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.47, 44,977.62 and 17,688.47 is: 24,410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.47 : 44,977.62 = 17,688.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.47/44,977.62 = 17,688.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.47x = 44,977.62 × 17,688.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.47x = 795,585,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,585,057.15/32,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.09

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