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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.09, 44,815.76 and 17,571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.09, 44,815.76 and 17,571.09 is: 24,248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.09 : 44,815.76 = 17,571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.09/44,815.76 = 17,571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.09x = 44,815.76 × 17,571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.09x = 787,461,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,461,997.31/32,475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.18

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