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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.77, 44,830.53 and 17,581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.77, 44,830.53 and 17,581.77 is: 24,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.77 : 44,830.53 = 17,581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.77/44,830.53 = 17,581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.77x = 44,830.53 × 17,581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.77x = 788,200,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,200,067.44/32,485.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.93

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