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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,484.92, 44,829.20 and 17,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,484.92, 44,829.20 and 17,580.92 is: 24,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,484.92 : 44,829.20 = 17,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,484.92/44,829.20 = 17,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,484.92x = 44,829.20 × 17,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,484.92x = 788,138,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,138,490.96/32,484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.67

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