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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.67, 44,827.47 and 17,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.67, 44,827.47 and 17,579.67 is: 24,259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.67 : 44,827.47 = 17,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.67/44,827.47 = 17,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.67x = 44,827.47 × 17,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.67x = 788,052,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,052,213.59/32,483.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.95

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