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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.97, 44,825.27 and 17,577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.97, 44,825.27 and 17,577.97 is: 24,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.97 : 44,825.27 = 17,577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.97/44,825.27 = 17,577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.97x = 44,825.27 × 17,577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.97x = 787,937,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,937,251.30/32,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.68

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