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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.44, 44,808 and 17,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.44, 44,808 and 17,565.44 is: 24,240.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.44 : 44,808 = 17,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.44/44,808 = 17,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.44x = 44,808 × 17,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.44x = 787,072,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,072,235.52/32,469.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.40

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