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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.48, 44,828.72 and 17,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.48, 44,828.72 and 17,580.48 is: 24,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.48 : 44,828.72 = 17,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.48/44,828.72 = 17,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.48x = 44,828.72 × 17,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.48x = 788,110,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,110,415.39/32,484.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.14

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