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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.08, 44,822.44 and 17,576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.08, 44,822.44 and 17,576.08 is: 24,254.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.08 : 44,822.44 = 17,576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.08/44,822.44 = 17,576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.08x = 44,822.44 × 17,576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.08x = 787,802,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,802,791.24/32,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.95

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