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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.13, 44,819.82 and 17,574.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.13, 44,819.82 and 17,574.13 is: 24,252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.13 : 44,819.82 = 17,574.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.13/44,819.82 = 17,574.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.13x = 44,819.82 × 17,574.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.13x = 787,669,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,669,031.29/32,478.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.29

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