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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,575.72, 44,954.58 and 17,671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,575.72, 44,954.58 and 17,671.72 is: 24,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,575.72 : 44,954.58 = 17,671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,575.72/44,954.58 = 17,671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,575.72x = 44,954.58 × 17,671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,575.72x = 794,424,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,424,750.48/32,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.02

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