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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.50, 44,813.46 and 17,569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.50, 44,813.46 and 17,569.50 is: 24,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.50 : 44,813.46 = 17,569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.50/44,813.46 = 17,569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.50x = 44,813.46 × 17,569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.50x = 787,350,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,350,085.47/32,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.93

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