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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,594.52, 44,979.93 and 17,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,594.52, 44,979.93 and 17,690.52 is: 24,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,594.52 : 44,979.93 = 17,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,594.52/44,979.93 = 17,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,594.52x = 44,979.93 × 17,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,594.52x = 795,718,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,718,351.26/32,594.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.64

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