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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.61, 44,979.17 and 17,689.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.61, 44,979.17 and 17,689.61 is: 24,411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.61 : 44,979.17 = 17,689.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.61/44,979.17 = 17,689.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.61x = 44,979.17 × 17,689.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.61x = 795,663,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,663,662.08/32,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.65

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