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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.76, 44,827.58 and 17,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.76, 44,827.58 and 17,579.76 is: 24,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.76 : 44,827.58 = 17,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.76/44,827.58 = 17,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.76x = 44,827.58 × 17,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.76x = 788,058,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,058,097.78/32,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.06

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