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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.88, 44,825.01 and 17,577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.88, 44,825.01 and 17,577.88 is: 24,257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.88 : 44,825.01 = 17,577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.88/44,825.01 = 17,577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.88x = 44,825.01 × 17,577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.88x = 787,928,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,928,646.78/32,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.48

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