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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.65, 44,979.26 and 17,689.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.65, 44,979.26 and 17,689.65 is: 24,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.65 : 44,979.26 = 17,689.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.65/44,979.26 = 17,689.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.65x = 44,979.26 × 17,689.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.65x = 795,667,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,667,366.66/32,593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.73

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