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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.60, 44,808.90 and 17,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.60, 44,808.90 and 17,566.60 is: 24,241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.60 : 44,808.90 = 17,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.60/44,808.90 = 17,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.60x = 44,808.90 × 17,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.60x = 787,140,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,140,022.74/32,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.62

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