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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.13, 44,812.91 and 17,569.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.13, 44,812.91 and 17,569.13 is: 24,245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.13 : 44,812.91 = 17,569.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.13/44,812.91 = 17,569.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.13x = 44,812.91 × 17,569.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.13x = 787,323,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,323,661.33/32,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.39

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