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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.75, 44,828.96 and 17,580.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.75, 44,828.96 and 17,580.75 is: 24,261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.75 : 44,828.96 = 17,580.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.75/44,828.96 = 17,580.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.75x = 44,828.96 × 17,580.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.75x = 788,126,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,126,650.62/32,484.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.44

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