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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479, 44,821.14 and 17,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479, 44,821.14 and 17,575 is: 24,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479 : 44,821.14 = 17,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479/44,821.14 = 17,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479x = 44,821.14 × 17,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479x = 787,731,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,731,535.50/32,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.56

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