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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,593.88, 44,980.10 and 17,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,593.88, 44,980.10 and 17,689.88 is: 24,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,593.88 : 44,980.10 = 17,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,593.88/44,980.10 = 17,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,593.88x = 44,980.10 × 17,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,593.88x = 795,692,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,692,258.04/32,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.32

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