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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.66, 44,977.88 and 17,688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.66, 44,977.88 and 17,688.66 is: 24,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.66 : 44,977.88 = 17,688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.66/44,977.88 = 17,688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.66x = 44,977.88 × 17,688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.66x = 795,598,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,598,338.40/32,592.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.35

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