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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.16, 44,828.14 and 17,580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.16, 44,828.14 and 17,580.16 is: 24,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.16 : 44,828.14 = 17,580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.16/44,828.14 = 17,580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.16x = 44,828.14 × 17,580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.16x = 788,085,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,085,673.73/32,484.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.62

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