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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.36, 44,821.60 and 17,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.36, 44,821.60 and 17,575.36 is: 24,254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.36 : 44,821.60 = 17,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.36/44,821.60 = 17,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.36x = 44,821.60 × 17,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.36x = 787,755,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,755,755.78/32,479.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.04

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