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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,471, 44,810.04 and 17,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,471, 44,810.04 and 17,567 is: 24,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,471 : 44,810.04 = 17,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,471/44,810.04 = 17,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,471x = 44,810.04 × 17,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,471x = 787,177,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,177,972.68/32,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.49

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