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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,479.88, 44,822.25 and 17,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,479.88, 44,822.25 and 17,575.88 is: 24,254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,479.88 : 44,822.25 = 17,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,479.88/44,822.25 = 17,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,479.88x = 44,822.25 × 17,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,479.88x = 787,790,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,790,263.22/32,479.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.72

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