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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.28, 44,828.31 and 17,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.28, 44,828.31 and 17,580.28 is: 24,260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.28 : 44,828.31 = 17,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.28/44,828.31 = 17,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.28x = 44,828.31 × 17,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.28x = 788,094,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,094,353.80/32,484.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.79

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