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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.67, 44,828.85 and 17,580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.67, 44,828.85 and 17,580.67 is: 24,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.67 : 44,828.85 = 17,580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.67/44,828.85 = 17,580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.67x = 44,828.85 × 17,580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.67x = 788,121,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,121,218.33/32,484.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.33

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