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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.66, 44,830.19 and 17,581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.66, 44,830.19 and 17,581.66 is: 24,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.66 : 44,830.19 = 17,581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.66/44,830.19 = 17,581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.66x = 44,830.19 × 17,581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.66x = 788,189,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,189,090.19/32,485.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.68

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