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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.43, 44,831.27 and 17,582.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.43, 44,831.27 and 17,582.43 is: 24,263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.43 : 44,831.27 = 17,582.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.43/44,831.27 = 17,582.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.43x = 44,831.27 × 17,582.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.43x = 788,242,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,242,578.67/32,486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,263.75

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