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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,488.26, 44,833.78 and 17,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,488.26, 44,833.78 and 17,584.26 is: 24,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,488.26 : 44,833.78 = 17,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,488.26/44,833.78 = 17,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,488.26x = 44,833.78 × 17,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,488.26x = 788,368,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,368,844.30/32,488.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.27

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