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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,476.08, 44,816.92 and 17,572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,476.08, 44,816.92 and 17,572.08 is: 24,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,476.08 : 44,816.92 = 17,572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,476.08/44,816.92 = 17,572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,476.08x = 44,816.92 × 17,572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,476.08x = 787,526,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,526,503.59/32,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.43

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