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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.44, 44,809.38 and 17,566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.44, 44,809.38 and 17,566.44 is: 24,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.44 : 44,809.38 = 17,566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.44/44,809.38 = 17,566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.44x = 44,809.38 × 17,566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.44x = 787,141,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,141,285.21/32,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.78

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