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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.28, 44,818.79 and 17,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.28, 44,818.79 and 17,573.28 is: 24,251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.28 : 44,818.79 = 17,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.28/44,818.79 = 17,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.28x = 44,818.79 × 17,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.28x = 787,613,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,613,058.06/32,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.20

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