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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.45, 44,828.55 and 17,580.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.45, 44,828.55 and 17,580.45 is: 24,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.45 : 44,828.55 = 17,580.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.45/44,828.55 = 17,580.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.45x = 44,828.55 × 17,580.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.45x = 788,106,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,106,081.85/32,484.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.03

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