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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.56, 44,947.36 and 17,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.56, 44,947.36 and 17,666.56 is: 24,379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.56 : 44,947.36 = 17,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.56/44,947.36 = 17,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.56x = 44,947.36 × 17,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.56x = 794,065,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,065,232.28/32,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.85

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