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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.24, 44,826.86 and 17,579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.24, 44,826.86 and 17,579.24 is: 24,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.24 : 44,826.86 = 17,579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.24/44,826.86 = 17,579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.24x = 44,826.86 × 17,579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.24x = 788,021,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,021,972.17/32,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.34

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