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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.25, 44,826.89 and 17,579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.25, 44,826.89 and 17,579.25 is: 24,259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.25 : 44,826.89 = 17,579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.25/44,826.89 = 17,579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.25x = 44,826.89 × 17,579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.25x = 788,023,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,023,018.14/32,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.37

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