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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.66, 44,829.27 and 17,580.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.66, 44,829.27 and 17,580.66 is: 24,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.66 : 44,829.27 = 17,580.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.66/44,829.27 = 17,580.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.66x = 44,829.27 × 17,580.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.66x = 788,128,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,128,153.92/32,484.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.55

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