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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.46, 44,813.34 and 17,569.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.46, 44,813.34 and 17,569.46 is: 24,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.46 : 44,813.34 = 17,569.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.46/44,813.34 = 17,569.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.46x = 44,813.34 × 17,569.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.46x = 787,346,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,346,184.60/32,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.84

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