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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,568.96, 44,945.15 and 17,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,568.96, 44,945.15 and 17,664.96 is: 24,377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,568.96 : 44,945.15 = 17,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,568.96/44,945.15 = 17,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,568.96x = 44,945.15 × 17,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,568.96x = 793,954,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,954,188.62/32,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.63

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