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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,480.61, 44,823.36 and 17,576.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,480.61, 44,823.36 and 17,576.61 is: 24,255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,480.61 : 44,823.36 = 17,576.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,480.61/44,823.36 = 17,576.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,480.61x = 44,823.36 × 17,576.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,480.61x = 787,842,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,842,717.61/32,480.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.79

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