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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.16, 44,827.20 and 17,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.16, 44,827.20 and 17,579.16 is: 24,259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.16 : 44,827.20 = 17,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.16/44,827.20 = 17,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.16x = 44,827.20 × 17,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.16x = 788,024,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,024,521.15/32,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.48

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