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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.47, 44,830.08 and 17,581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.47, 44,830.08 and 17,581.47 is: 24,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.47 : 44,830.08 = 17,581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.47/44,830.08 = 17,581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.47x = 44,830.08 × 17,581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.47x = 788,178,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,178,706.62/32,485.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.50

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