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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470, 44,808.92 and 17,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470, 44,808.92 and 17,566.32 is: 24,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470 : 44,808.92 = 17,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470/44,808.92 = 17,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470x = 44,808.92 × 17,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470x = 787,127,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,127,827.57/32,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.69

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