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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.56, 44,943.78 and 17,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.56, 44,943.78 and 17,663.56 is: 24,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.56 : 44,943.78 = 17,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.56/44,943.78 = 17,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.56x = 44,943.78 × 17,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.56x = 793,867,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,867,154.66/32,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,376.01

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