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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.50, 44,954.19 and 17,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.50, 44,954.19 and 17,671.50 is: 24,386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.50 : 44,954.19 = 17,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.50/44,954.19 = 17,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.50x = 44,954.19 × 17,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.50x = 794,407,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,407,968.59/32,575.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.67

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