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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.65, 44,977.88 and 17,688.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.65, 44,977.88 and 17,688.65 is: 24,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.65 : 44,977.88 = 17,688.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.65/44,977.88 = 17,688.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.65x = 44,977.88 × 17,688.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.65x = 795,598,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,598,067.40/32,592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.35

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