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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.58, 44,820.37 and 17,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.58, 44,820.37 and 17,574.58 is: 24,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.58 : 44,820.37 = 17,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.58/44,820.37 = 17,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.58x = 44,820.37 × 17,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.58x = 787,699,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,699,178.19/32,478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.88

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