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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,472.96, 44,812.80 and 17,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,472.96, 44,812.80 and 17,568.96 is: 24,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,472.96 : 44,812.80 = 17,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,472.96/44,812.80 = 17,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,472.96x = 44,812.80 × 17,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,472.96x = 787,314,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,314,290.69/32,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.23

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