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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,478.84, 44,820.72 and 17,574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,478.84, 44,820.72 and 17,574.84 is: 24,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,478.84 : 44,820.72 = 17,574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,478.84/44,820.72 = 17,574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,478.84x = 44,820.72 × 17,574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,478.84x = 787,716,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,716,982.68/32,478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.24

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