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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,475.75, 44,816.57 and 17,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,475.75, 44,816.57 and 17,571.75 is: 24,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,475.75 : 44,816.57 = 17,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,475.75/44,816.57 = 17,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,475.75x = 44,816.57 × 17,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,475.75x = 787,505,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,505,476.04/32,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.03

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