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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,595.26, 44,981.50 and 17,691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,595.26, 44,981.50 and 17,691.26 is: 24,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,595.26 : 44,981.50 = 17,691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,595.26/44,981.50 = 17,691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,595.26x = 44,981.50 × 17,691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,595.26x = 795,779,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,779,411.69/32,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.96

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