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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.68, 44,977.74 and 17,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.68, 44,977.74 and 17,688.68 is: 24,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.68 : 44,977.74 = 17,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.68/44,977.74 = 17,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.68x = 44,977.74 × 17,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.68x = 795,596,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,596,849.98/32,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.29

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