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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472, 44,811.36 and 17,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472, 44,811.36 and 17,568 is: 24,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472 : 44,811.36 = 17,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472/44,811.36 = 17,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472x = 44,811.36 × 17,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472x = 787,245,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,245,972.48/32,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,243.84

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