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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.08, 44,829.34 and 17,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.08, 44,829.34 and 17,581.08 is: 24,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.08 : 44,829.34 = 17,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.08/44,829.34 = 17,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.08x = 44,829.34 × 17,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.08x = 788,148,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,148,212.89/32,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.85

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