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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.04, 44,947.96 and 17,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.04, 44,947.96 and 17,667.04 is: 24,380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.04 : 44,947.96 = 17,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.04/44,947.96 = 17,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.04x = 44,947.96 × 17,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.04x = 794,097,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,097,407.24/32,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,380.47

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