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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.52, 44,977.17 and 17,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.52, 44,977.17 and 17,688.52 is: 24,409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.52 : 44,977.17 = 17,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.52/44,977.17 = 17,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.52x = 44,977.17 × 17,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.52x = 795,579,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,579,571.09/32,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.88

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