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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.38, 44,828.46 and 17,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.38, 44,828.46 and 17,580.38 is: 24,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.38 : 44,828.46 = 17,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.38/44,828.46 = 17,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.38x = 44,828.46 × 17,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.38x = 788,101,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,101,137.47/32,484.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.93

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