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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.08, 44,819.68 and 17,574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.08, 44,819.68 and 17,574.08 is: 24,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.08 : 44,819.68 = 17,574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.08/44,819.68 = 17,574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.08x = 44,819.68 × 17,574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.08x = 787,664,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,664,641.89/32,478.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.19

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