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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,486.76, 44,831.75 and 17,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,486.76, 44,831.75 and 17,582.76 is: 24,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,486.76 : 44,831.75 = 17,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,486.76/44,831.75 = 17,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,486.76x = 44,831.75 × 17,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,486.76x = 788,265,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,265,812.72/32,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.22

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