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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.08, 44,823.82 and 17,577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.08, 44,823.82 and 17,577.08 is: 24,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.08 : 44,823.82 = 17,577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.08/44,823.82 = 17,577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.08x = 44,823.82 × 17,577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.08x = 787,871,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,871,870.05/32,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.33

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