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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475, 44,815.53 and 17,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475, 44,815.53 and 17,571 is: 24,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475 : 44,815.53 = 17,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475/44,815.53 = 17,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475x = 44,815.53 × 17,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475x = 787,453,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,453,677.63/32,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.00

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