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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.08, 44,808.64 and 17,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.08, 44,808.64 and 17,566.08 is: 24,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.08 : 44,808.64 = 17,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.08/44,808.64 = 17,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.08x = 44,808.64 × 17,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.08x = 787,112,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,112,154.93/32,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.15

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