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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.63, 44,828.81 and 17,580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.63, 44,828.81 and 17,580.63 is: 24,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.63 : 44,828.81 = 17,580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.63/44,828.81 = 17,580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.63x = 44,828.81 × 17,580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.63x = 788,118,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,118,721.95/32,484.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.28

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