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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.51, 44,821.38 and 17,575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.51, 44,821.38 and 17,575.51 is: 24,254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.51 : 44,821.38 = 17,575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.51/44,821.38 = 17,575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.51x = 44,821.38 × 17,575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.51x = 787,758,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,758,612.40/32,479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.02

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