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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.64, 44,812 and 17,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.64, 44,812 and 17,568.64 is: 24,244.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.64 : 44,812 = 17,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.64/44,812 = 17,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.64x = 44,812 × 17,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.64x = 787,285,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,285,895.68/32,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,244.59

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