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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.22, 44,978.66 and 17,689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.22, 44,978.66 and 17,689.22 is: 24,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.22 : 44,978.66 = 17,689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.22/44,978.66 = 17,689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.22x = 44,978.66 × 17,689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.22x = 795,637,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,637,098.71/32,593.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.13

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