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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,485.92, 44,830.58 and 17,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,485.92, 44,830.58 and 17,581.92 is: 24,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,485.92 : 44,830.58 = 17,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,485.92/44,830.58 = 17,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,485.92x = 44,830.58 × 17,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,485.92x = 788,207,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,207,671.11/32,485.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.06

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