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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.38, 44,979.40 and 17,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.38, 44,979.40 and 17,689.38 is: 24,411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.38 : 44,979.40 = 17,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.38/44,979.40 = 17,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.38x = 44,979.40 × 17,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.38x = 795,657,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,657,698.77/32,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.64

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