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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.76, 44,820.68 and 17,574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.76, 44,820.68 and 17,574.76 is: 24,253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.76 : 44,820.68 = 17,574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.76/44,820.68 = 17,574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.76x = 44,820.68 × 17,574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.76x = 787,712,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,712,694.04/32,478.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.16

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