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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.28, 44,953.80 and 17,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.28, 44,953.80 and 17,671.28 is: 24,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.28 : 44,953.80 = 17,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.28/44,953.80 = 17,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.28x = 44,953.80 × 17,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.28x = 794,391,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,391,186.86/32,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.32

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